why are the flags flying at half mast?
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Flying the flag at half-mast Flags are flown at half-mast as a sign of mourning. ... Flags in any locality can be flown at half-mast when someone local dies, or on the day of their funeral. When lowering the flag from a half-mast position it should be briefly raised to the peak and then lowered ceremoniously.
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In the United States, the President can issue an executive order for the flag of the United States to be flown at half-staff upon the death of principal figures of the United States government and others, as a mark of respect to their memory.
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At the request of the Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Jacinda Ardern, the New Zealand Flag is to be flown at half-mast on all Government and public buildings with immediate effect as a mark of mourning and respect for the victims of the Whakaari/White Island volcanic eruption.
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David Ige on Monday ordered all flags be flown at half-staff in honor of two fallen Honolulu police officers. ... As we honor their sacrifice, we grieve with their families," Ige said, in a statement. Flags will also be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on the day of services for each officer.
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President Trump has ordered U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff in memory of the victims of Friday's mass shooting in Virginia. Trump said in a statement released by the White House on Saturday that he was ordering the action as a "mark of solemn respect for the victims of the terrible act of violence."
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They're Lowered for Elijah Cummings. Why are United States flags flying at half-staff today? You'll be seeing U.S. flags at government buildings across the country flying at half-staff through sunset on October 18, 2019, in honor of Rep. Elijah Cummings, who died.
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The flag of South Africa is flown at half-mast as a sign of mourning when ordered by the President of South Africa. Upon the official announcement of the death of the current or former President, the flag should be flown at half-mast for ten days.
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Eric Holcomb has ordered flags across Indiana be flown at half-staff in honor of victims in mass shootings in Texas and Ohio. Holcomb is directing flags be flown at half-staff from Sunday until Thursday. ... The flags at the White House will be lowered today through Thursday, August 8.
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Earlier this month, the governors of several hard-hit states ordered their public buildings to fly flags at half-staff, including New York, Massachusetts and Colorado. ... The process is reversed when lowering the flag at the end of the day — except for Memorial Day, when the display is shortened.
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DeSantis orders flags at local, state buildings to fly at half-staff to honor COVID-19 victims. Following the direction of President Trump, Governor Ron DeSantis has directed that all U.S and Florida flags be flown at half-staff at all local and state buildings to honor those who died from the coronavirus. ... Gov.
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Justice orders U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff IMMEDIATELY and through tomorrow, Oct. 18, in honor of U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings. CHARLESTON, WV – As a mark of respect for the memory and longstanding public service of Representative Elijah E.
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WASHINGTON – Flags have been lowered to half-staff at the Capitol and the White House, public buildings, and military bases as lawmakers honored Rep. Jonn Lewis' death. ... "Speaker Pelosi has ordered the flags at the U.S. Capitol to be flown at half-staff due to the passing of Congressman John Lewis," Hammill wrote.
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Half-mast means the flag is flown two-thirds of the way up the flagpole, with at least the height of the flag between the top of the flag and the top of the flagpole.
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July 23, 2019 – Washington Co., WI – The President of the United States has proclaimed that the flag of the United States be flown at half-staff nationwide on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 as a mark of respect for Associate Justice John Paul Stevens.
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Per an order from Governor Mike DeWine, flags in Ohio are being flown at half staff on Friday to honor Peace Officers Memorial Day and National Police Week. Flags are to be flown at half staff at all public buildings and grounds throughout the state from sunrise to sunset on May 15, 2020.
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A Presidential Proclamation Called for Flags to be Half-Staff through October 18 in Honor of Elijah Cummings. On Thursday, October 17, President Donald Trump issued a proclamation for flags to fly half-staff through sunset on Friday, October 18.
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Eric Holcomb has ordered flags across Indiana be flown at half-staff in honor of victims in mass shootings in Texas and Ohio. Holcomb is directing flags be flown at half-staff from Sunday until Thursday. He's also asked Indiana businesses and residents to lower their flags half-staff.