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Paying Respect: Why Do Flags Fly at Half Staff?
Have you ever wondered why flags are lowered to half-staff? The
American flag is a powerful symbol representing the nation's values, history, and aspirations. While it is often flown with pride and reverence, there are times when it is lowered to half-staff as a solemn sign of mourning, respect, or solidarity.
But who has the authority to make such a powerful proclamation? Although the act of flying the flag at half-staff may seem straightforward, some specific rules and protocols d
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Feb 26, 2023
Honoring Half-Staff Proclamations at your Business on Holidays and Weekends
As we already know, flags flown at half-staff indicate a time of mourning. Presidents can declare national days of mourning, while governors can announce local state observances. Whether at a state or national level, government buildings, grounds, and navy vessels are instructed to lower their flags in honor of the occasion. Although it is not required, many commercial and private facilities will partake in these observances and lower their flags to half-staff in a show of support for their c
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Nov 02, 2022