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The flags were ordered to remain at half-staff for 30 days or until Jan. 29. While the country’s flag code dictates flags remain lowered following a president’s death, the code is not mandatory.
Flags around the country continue to be displayed at half-staff on land and half-mast over water in remembrance of former President Jimmy Carter, who died in late December.. Carter, who served in ...
Flags are flown at half-mast on ships and at naval stations. On shore, flags are flown at half-staff, meaning the flagpole is attached to a building or stuck in the ground. What are Jimmy Carter's ...
Here's what to know about why flags are lowered when a president dies, who can issue that order and how long the process lasts: Why are U.S. flags being flown at half-staff? On Dec. 29, Biden ordered that U.S. flags be flown at half-staff in honor of the late former president. It's an honor that indicates that the country or a state is in mourning.
“For that reason, I am directing flags to fly at full staff throughout the State of New York on January 20 and return to half staff to honor the late President Carter on January 21,” she added.
Today is the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. Flags around the nation will be lowered to commemorate the day.
Russo will be honored at city and state buildings, Mayor Adams and Gov. Hochul said Thursday. New York flags flown at half-mast to honor fallen FDNY EMS Lt. Alison Russo Skip to main content
A flag flies at half mast in honor of Queen Elizabeth II at Brooklyn Borough Hall in Brooklyn, New York, on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. (Gardiner Anderson/)