Missoula, MT – Montana Governor Greg Gianforte has announced that flags at the Montana State Capitol and state buildings will be flown at full-staff on January 20, from sunrise to sunset, in recognition of Inauguration Day. However, after the conclusion of the event, flags will be lowered to half-staff for the remainder of the 30-day mourning period following the death of former President Jimmy Carter.
This adjustment reflects the state’s commitment to honoring President Carter’s legacy. Governor Gianforte’s proclamation follows the national tradition of paying respects to a former leader, and the state’s participation in this period of mourning will be marked by the lowered flags across all public buildings.
Governor Brad Little of Idaho has similarly called for flags to be flown at full-staff on January 20 for Inauguration Day, before being lowered to half-staff in the days that follow. Idaho’s actions, in alignment with Montana, signal a shared respect for President Carter’s contributions to the nation.
Both governors have ensured that their states will take part in this national period of mourning, with flags lowered at state buildings as a symbol of respect and remembrance for President Carter’s life and service. This joint gesture between Montana and Idaho underscores the widespread admiration for the former president, whose passing has deeply resonated across the nation.