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When are flags allowed to be ordered at half-staff? What the law says
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Are US flags half-staff for death of Pope Francis? When law mandates flags are lowered
President Donald Trump has not yet ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of the dignitary, who was a vocal critic of the Republican leader. However, the pope met with Vice President J.D.
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 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 ...
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Why are flags flying at half-staff in Tennessee? Death of Pope Francis prompts period of mourning
Scheduled times for the flag to be flown at half-staff include: Memorial Day, when the flag should be displayed at half-staff until noon only, then raised to the top of the staff. Peace Officers ...