Why is the flag at half staff?
Some locations fly flag half staff on certain days and not entire U.S. We would really need to know the place of business or school that you want to find out why they are doing it. Please clarify. ChaCha Governor Rick Snyder has ordered United States flags to be lowered in honor of U.S. Army Sergeant Kristopher Gould on Friday, March 11, 2011.
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Flags are currently being flown at full staff in Massachusetts. The decision to fly flags at half-staff ultimately rests with the Governor, but is normally made and carried out by the Superintendent. ChaCha on!
Answered by Stephanie H. -
Fourth of July weekend. cha cha!
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Flags are flying at half staff in FL in memory of the Space Shuttle Columbia, it disintegrated on re-entry into the atmosphere.
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Only the president of the United States or the governor of the state may order the flag to be at half-staff to honor the (more)
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In the event of the death of a present or former official of the government of any State, territory, or possession of the US.
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