dent John F. Kennedy’s assassination in 1963, President Lyndon Johnson ordered a day of mourning."} 51:{"type":"p","text":"Most recently, a Day of Mourning was held in 2018 to mark the death of former President George H. W. Bush."} 52:{"type":"p","text":"As part of a 30-day tribute to Carter that began on the day of his death, flags will fly at half staff until Jan. 28."} 53:{"type":"p","text":"Although it isn’t quite the same as a federal holiday, many government agencies will shut down, and some services will be unavailable.\r\n

What’s Closed?

\r\nIn addition to federal agencies, the Library of Congress will be unavailable. Federal courts, including the Supreme Court, will also take the day off."} 55:T4cb,Most federal workers will have a paid holiday on Thursday. Still, Biden’s executive order allows some department heads to elect to keep certain offices and employees in action for the sake of “national security, defense, or other public need.”

US Postal Service

The mail will not run—mostly. A statement by the U.S. Postal Service said there will be limited package delivery available that day to avoid disruptions to delivery lines. All retail and post office services will be shuttered.

What’s Open?

National Parks will be open, but their administrative offices will be closed, according to a statement by the National Parks Service. However, the former president will be laid to rest at Carter Home and Garden, located in Jimmy Carter National Historical Park. This means parts of the park bearing his name will be closed to the public leading up to his burial.54:{"type":"p","text":"$55"} 56:{"type":"p","text":"All the Smithsonian museums will remain

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