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The American flag is flown at half-staff, on land (or half-mast on a ship) when the U.S. or a state is in mourning, according to the federal government. The president, a state governor or the ...
Half-staff flag directive in WA The state governor is responsible for issuing flag directives. There is a set list of days that flags should be flown at half-staff, and the Governor’s Office ...
Yes, state and U.S. flags were at half-staff today, May 15. Here’s why: May 15 is Peace Officers Memorial Day and May 12 through 18 is Police Week, and President Joe Biden issued a proclamation ...
The joint resolution calls for the sitting President to issue a yearly proclamation requesting that all U.S. flags be flown at half-staff. The President also calls for a moment of silence ...
Half-mast or half-staff (American English) refers to a flag flying below the summit of a ship mast, a pole on land, or a pole on a building. In many countries this is seen as a symbol of respect , mourning , distress , or, in some cases, a salute .
The governor, upon notification and verification of the death, directs that U.S. and Idaho flags be flown at half-staff from the time of notification until the day after the memorial service ...
Wondering, why are the flags at half-staff today? Learn the rules of etiquette in flying the American flag, according to government officials and holidays.
Flag directives in Washington. The state governor is responsible for issuing flag directives. There is a set list of days that flags should be flown at half-staff, and the Governor’s Office will ...