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When are flags allowed to be ordered at half-staff? What the law says
In the case of Pope Francis, “the president may order the flag to be flown at half-staff to mark the death of other officials, former officials, or foreign dignitaries,” according to the VA. “In ...
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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 ...
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Why are flags at half-staff? Oklahoma, US lowering flags for two reasons this week
Starting April 19, Stitt ordered all flags of Oklahoma and the United States to be flown at half ... Stitt, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt and U.S. Senator James Lankford. On April 21, following ...
Why are flags flying at half-staff in Tennessee? Death of Pope Francis prompts period of mourning
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website, flags are flown at half-staff on scheduled holidays and events ...
Trump directs flags flown at half-staff for Pope Francis
President Trump on Monday directed all federal and state flags to fly at half-staff in commemoration of Pope Francis, who ...
NYC flags to fly at half-staff in tribute to Pope Francis
New York City Mayor Eric Adams ordered flags at city buildings to be lowered to half-staff starting Monday morning in tribute ...