How long does the flag stay half mast for a death

Answer

It depends on the death: 30 days for president, 10 days for VP, chief justice of Supreme Court, or Speaker of the House, etc.

Comments
Scrappinjack

If you plan to fly the flag at half-mast in honor of a private citizen, it is at your own discretion. Three days seems to be the norm from what i can gather.

Oct 17 2009, 04:37pm

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