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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 ...
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.
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 ...
Kansas state flag from 1917. The flag of Kansas was designed in 1925 by Hazel Avery and first used in a Fourth of July parade in Lincoln, Kansas. [6] Officially adopted by the Kansas State Legislature in 1927 and modified in 1961 (the word "Kansas" was added below the seal in gold block lettering).
Today is the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. Flags around the nation will be lowered to commemorate the day.
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.
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the flag flies at half staff for 30 days at all federal buildings and grounds for 30 days following the death of a president or former president.
The White House ordered public flags to be displayed at half-staff for a period of 30 days from Carter's day of death, who died Sunday. What's the difference between half-staff and half-mast?