WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — The flag will be lowered until Tuesday, July 19, according to the statement.
"I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds," Obama stated.
On Thursday night, a truck rammed into a large crowd that was celebrating Bastille Day in the French Riviera city. At least 84 people, including children, were killed and about 200 others were injured.
Following the incident, Obama said he offered the French government any assistance necessary to investigate the attack and bring the perpetrators to justice.
