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     How to Lower Your Flag to Half Staff

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     How to properly lower your flag to Half-Staff

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     How properly Raise, Half-Staff, and Lower Our US Flag

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2. www.youtube.com › watchHow to Lower Your Flag to Half Staff - YouTube

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   Learn how to properly lower a US flag to half staff based on US flag code. Want to receive a notification each time your flag should be flying half mast? Dow...

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   Thank you for watching!In this video we discuss the proper etiquette of raising and lowering your American flag to half-staff. Matthew does an amazing job o...

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   Apr 7, 2021 · Flag Steward demonstrates how to raise, half- staff, and lower our flag properly

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5. www.almanac.com › us-flag-etiquette-rules-andU.S. Flag Code: American Flag Etiquette, Rules, and ...

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   It should again be raised to the peak before it is lowered for the day. Half-staff is one-half the distance between the top and bottom of the staff. The flag must be flown at half-staff on all buildings on the death of any officer listed below, for the period indicated: For the President or a former President: 30 days from the date of death.

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   “Half-staff” refers to the point on the flagpole which is halfway between the top and the bottom of the pole. Flying the flag at half-staff is a sign of mourning. When flown at half-staff, the flag should be first hoisted briskly to the peak, then immediately slowly and respectfully lowered to the half-staff position.

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7. flagpatriots.com › guidelines-for-flying-theGuidelines For Flying The American Flag At Half-Staff

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   Raising and Lowering the Flag: When lowering the flag to half-staff, it's first raised to the peak for an instant. Then, it's reduced to the half-staff position, and the flag should be raised again to the peak before being fully lowered for the day. Displaying Multiple Flags: If multiple flags are displayed, the USA Flag should be the first ...

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   How should a flag be lowered?

   • The flag should be hoisted briskly and lowered ceremoniously. When flown at half-staff, the flag should be first hoisted to the peak for an instant and then lowered to half-staff position. It should again be raised to the peak before it is lowered for the day. Half-staff is one-half the distance between the top and bottom of the staff.

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   What does half-staff mean on a flag?

   • “Half-staff” refers to the point on the flagpole which is halfway between the top and the bottom of the pole. Flying the flag at half-staff is a sign of mourning. When flown at half-staff, the flag should be first hoisted briskly to the peak, then immediately slowly and respectfully lowered to the half-staff position.

   Flag Etiquette - Flags USA

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   How do you raise a flag to half-staff?

   • Raising and Lowering the Flag: When lowering the flag to half-staff, it's first raised to the peak for an instant. Then, it's reduced to the half-staff position, and the flag should be raised again to the peak before being fully lowered for the day.

   Guidelines For Flying The American Flag At Half-Staff

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   Why do American flags fly at half-staff?

   • The tradition of flying flags at half-staff dates back centuries. This practice gained formal rules through the U.S. Flag Code in the United States. The code outlines the dos and don’ts for handling the Made in America flag. This act of mourning reflects a collective expression of grief and respect.

   Guidelines For Flying The American Flag At Half-Staff

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   How do you raise a flag?

   • When raising the flag, hoist briskly to the top of the pole. When lowering, it is to be done slowly and respectfully. The flag should not touch the ground or floor beneath it. “Half-staff” refers to the point on the flagpole which is halfway between the top and the bottom of the pole. Flying the flag at half-staff is a sign of mourning.

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   Who has the power to fly a flag at half-staff?

   • Congressional Orders: Congress can also mandate this action. This reflects the gravity of certain events or losses. State Governors: Have the authority to order the flag at half-staff in their states, and they do so for local figures or events. Upon the Death of a President or Former President: The flag is flown at half-staff for 30 days.

   Guidelines For Flying The American Flag At Half-Staff

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9. flagsusa.com › how-to-fly-american-flag-half-staffHow To Fly The American Flag Half-Staff at Home - Flags USA

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   Step 1. Dismount your flagpole. Remove your flagpole off of the mount rather than trying to use a ladder to attach the streamer, for obvious safety reasons. Step 2. Attach your mourning streamer. Find the clip at the top of your flagpole above your flag. The streamer has a grommet, which you simply attach your streamer to the clip.