Why is the flag at half mast?
I can't find any reason why it would be flown half mast nationally, but there could be a local reason. Thanks for asking ChaCha!
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Answered by John M. -
Under changes to the Flag Code made in 2007, National flags flown over Federal installations and facilities in Wisconsin must be lowered to half staff when the Governor of Wisconsin orders flags to half staff because of the death of a member of the Armed Forces. Read the text of the amendment to the Flag Code at: http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/more/micks.htm
Answered by Michelle W. -
Half-mast describes a flag flying approximately halfway up a flagpole or ship's mast. This is done in many countries as a symbol of respect, mourning, or distress. In the United States, the President can issue an executive order for the flag of MORE?
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The flag to be at half-staff to honor the death of a national or state figure.
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Flag Advisory: US Flag at Half Staff and State Flag at Half Staff.
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An easy way to remember when to fly the United States flag at half-staff is when the nation is in mourning. These periods of mourning are declared by Presidential proclamation or by the governor of a state or territory. ChaCha
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Flags are being flown at half mast throughout the country for different reasons, please specify a location where you saw the flag at half mast. ChaCha back!
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