why are the american flags being flown at half mast?
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Governors of U.S. states and territories are authorized by federal law to order all U.S. and state flags in their jurisdiction flown at half-staff as a mark of respect for a former or current state official who has died, or for a member of the armed forces who has died in active duty.
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(KFVS) - President Donald Trump proclaimed on Thursday, October 17 that flags will be flown at half-staff to honor Representative Elijah E. ... Both American and state flags at public office buildings will be lowered starting immediately and until sunset on Oct. 18.
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Fly the American Flag at Half-Staff Most often, this is done to mark the death of a government official, military member, or first responder; in honor of Memorial Day or other national day of remembrance; or following a national tragedy.
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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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TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today ordered that the U.S. and New Jersey flags be flown at half-staff at all state buildings and facilities indefinitely starting Friday, April 3rd, in recognition and mourning of all those who have lost their lives and been affected by COVID-19.
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Gov. DeSantis orders flags to half-staff to honor Pensacola shooting victims. Gov. Ron DeSantis has ordered that the flags of the United States and the state of Florida be lowered immediately and flown at half-staff to honor the victims of the shooting at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola on Friday.
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As a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the terrible act of violence perpetrated on June 28, 2018, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at ...
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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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Flags should be flown at half-mast on the following occasions: From the announcement of the death until the funeral of the Sovereign, except on Proclamation Day when flags are flown at full-mast following the proclamation. ... The funerals of foreign Rulers, subject to special commands from the Sovereign in each case.
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Flags lowered to half-staff to honor U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens. (KFVS) - President Donald Trump ordered American and state flags at half-staff to honor retired U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice John Paul Stevens. ... The flags will be at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, July 23.
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U.S. American flags will fly at half-staff during the month of December to honor the memory of former President George H.W. Bush, who passed away Friday night in Texas. ... The order is directed at all federal buildings, grounds, and naval vessels and throughout the United States' possessions or territories.
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Lowering Flags to Half-mast The City of Burlington's flags are flown at the half-mast position as a sign of mourning.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis has ordered that the flags of the United States and the state of Florida be lowered immediately and flown at half-staff to honor the victims of the shooting at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola on Friday. The order applies to all local and state buildings throughout Florida.
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Flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Rep. Dingell. WASHINGTON (KFVS) - President Donald Trump has ordered all U.S. Flags be flown at half-staff following the death of former Rep. ... Dingell was the longest serving member of Congress in the nation's history.
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Flags should be flown at half-mast on the following occasions: From the announcement of the death until the funeral of the Sovereign, except on Proclamation Day when flags are flown at full-mast following the proclamation.
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Time Frames and Locations for Flying the Flag at Half-Staff District policy provides that District flags be flown at half-staff during periods of mourning designated by the President of the United States or the Mayor of the District of Columbia for many of the same reasons: 1.
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Peace Officers Memorial Day. Each May 15, across the United States we lower the flag to half-staff to honor law enforcement officers who have died or been disabled in the line of duty. This is one of five days each year that the flag is scheduled for half-mast display.