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USA Today4d
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-staff. This order will remain in effect until 5 p.m. on Friday, April 25. Stitt’s order came ...
Palm Beach Post6d
Trump orders flags across US to fly at half-staff in honor of Pope Francis
Flags will fly at half-staff across the United States until sunset on the day of interment for Pope Francis. Trump's order overlaps one in Florida, issued by Gov. DeSantis, in memory of those ...
Newsweek4d
Why Are Flags At Half-Mast in US Today, This Week?
I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all ...
Austin American-Statesman6d
Are US flags half-staff for death of Pope Francis? When law mandates flags are lowered
There are specific holidays and events when flags are flown at half-staff in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs website. That includes: Memorial Day ...
WGNO4d
How long will US flags fly at half-staff for Pope Francis?
U.S. flags have already flown at half-staff for a considerable amount of time this year. Following the late December death of Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, flags were ...