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The Capitol Flag Program began in 1937 when a member of Congress requested a flag that had flown over the Capitol. Over the years the focus of the program gradually expanded to encompass the commemoration of national holidays and various special events, as well as to honor the work of groups such as schools and civic organizations.
The flag of Kansas City, simply known as the KC Flag, consists of two horizontal bars, red above blue, with a white stylized heart emblem. It is the seventh city flag for Kansas City. It was designed by Melissa Kozakiewicz and Jared Horman. The current flag was adopted by a 10–1 vote by the City Council on February 9, 2023. [1]
House Speaker Mike Johnson has ordered that flags at the U.S. Capitol be raised to their full height on Jan. 20 for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, dismissing a White House order.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Tuesday that flags will fly at full-staff at the Capitol on the day of President-elect Trump’s inauguration and then will be lowered back to half-staff to honor ...
The U.S. flag code lays out parameters for lowering the U.S. flag to half-staff, including a 30-day period for current or former presidents to cover flags at federal government buildings and their grounds, as well as at U.S. embassies and other facilities abroad, including military installations and vessels. ___
(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump ordered U.S. flags across the country and at military bases and vessels throughout the world to the top of the pole for the rest of the day.
The flag should never touch anything physically beneath it. [9] An urban myth claimed that if the flag touched the ground, it had to be destroyed under the Flag Code; however, it has been affirmed by the American Legion and state governments that this is not the case. [10] [11] The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding or drapery.
But if the Chiefs lose, the Eagles flag will fly at the Missouri Capitol. ... 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us. Mail. Sign in. Subscriptions; Business; Entertainment; Fitness; Food; Games; Health;