July 02, 2004

By: Danette Gerronazo
Website: http://www.1st-in-flags.com

US Flag at half-staff for a President who changed the World

A US flag flies at half-staff at the US Embassy following the death of former President Ronald Reagan who died on Saturday, June 5, 2004 at the age of 93. The former President suffered a 10-year struggle with Alzheimer's disease.

According to the statement from the American Embassy, the flag will fly at half-staff for the mourning period of 30 days and a condolence book has been opened at the embassy's main gate for the public to sign on Wednesday and Thursday of this week and Monday and Tuesday of next week. The American Embassy will be closed on Friday.

Reagan was the 40th US president who ruled for two-terms from 1981 to 1989. His popularity, optimism and conservativism reshaped the Republican Party. He is credited for the destruction of communism abroad and thus changed the world.

President Bush issued a proclamation June 6 designating Friday, June 11, the day of Reagan's funeral service at Washington's National Cathedral, as a National Day of Mourning for the late leader.

Through his courage and determination, he enhanced America's security and advanced the spread of peace, liberty, and democracy to millions of people who had lived in darkness and oppression. As America's President, Ronald Reagan helped change the world, Bush said.

About The Author:

Danette Gerronazo is a successful author and regular contributor to http://www.1st-in-flags.com.  The flags of the world are symbols of recognition full of beauty and color for each country.