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When are flags allowed to be ordered at half-staff? What the law says
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Trump orders flags to half staff for Pope Francis. What are the rules for the US flag
President Donald Trump on Monday, April 21, ordered flags to be flown at half-staff as a “mark of respect for the memory” for ...
Flags flying at half-staff in Florida. Here's what you should know
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered flags to be flown at half-staff Monday, April 28, to honor fallen law-enforcement officers ...
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Why are flags flying at half-staff in South Carolina?
Memorial Day and other national days of remembrance. Previous reporting from Memphis Commercial Appeal explained that on ships and at naval stations ashore, flags are flown at half-mast.
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Why are flags flying at half-staff in Tennessee? Death of Pope Francis prompts period of mourning
Tennessee flags will be flown at half-staff to honor Pope Francis, following orders from President Trump and Governor Lee. Flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on April 26, the day of Pope ...
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Why are flags at half-staff in Arizona? Here's what to know after passing of Pope Francis
There are specific holidays and events when flags are flown at half-staff in the United States. The Arizona state website outlines those days as: Memorial Day, when the flag should be displayed ...