WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden called on Americans to observe a moment of silence on Monday to commemorate the grim milestone of 500,000 U.S. deaths from COVID-19.
Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, first lady Jill Biden and second gentleman Doug Emhoff were scheduled to hold a moment of silence at 6:15 p.m. Eastern Time at the White House after the president’s remarks.
“I ask all Americans to join us as we remember the more than 500,000 of our fellow Americans lost to COVID-19 and to observe a moment of silence at sunset,” Biden said in a proclamation.
Biden also ordered all flags on federal properties and military facilities be lowered to half-staff for the next five…
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