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Why is the american flag at half mass today

Answer

When the flag is flown at half mass, it usually is in honor of someone who has died, or on memorial/labor day. ChaCha on!

Categorized In: Politics & Gov , U.S. Government

Source: Flags at half mast | www.crwflags.com

Nov 10, 08:38pm

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