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Mar 1, 2024 · When the flag is flown at half-staff, it serves as a visual reminder of loss and reflection. It's a gesture that unites communities in times of sorrow, offering a silent yet touching tribute to those who have made significant contributions to the nation or have been affected by devastating events. The US flag code outlines the comprehensive ...
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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Oct 17, 2024 · Duration of half-staff periods The length of time flags remain at half-staff depends on the occasion. For instance, after a president's death, flags fly at half-staff for 30 days nationwide. The passing of a vice president, chief justice, or House speaker is marked by 10 days of half-staff display.
The flag shall be flown at half-staff for: thirty days following the death of the President or a former President. ten days following the day of death of the Vice President, the Chief Justice or a retired Chief Justice of the United States, or the Speaker of the House of Representatives. from the day of death until interment of an Associate ...
Dec 7, 2023 · Published Dec 07, 2023 at 9:25 AM EST Updated Dec 07, 2023 at 2:47 PM EST. By Tom Norton. President Joe Biden has urged U.S. flags across the country to be flown at half-staff, commemorating the ...
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Feb 15, 2023 · If you fly your flag from a flagpole, there's a correct and respectful way to lower it to half-staff. Start by hoisting the flag "briskly" to the top of the pole, then lower it "ceremoniously" to the halfway point, according to the guidelines in the U.S. Code. At sunset, raise the flag back to its full height before lowering it all the way down.
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Sep 15, 2022 · Symbolic Significance. Flying a flag at half-staff or half-mast is a sign for grief and mourning. It is flown following the death of certain government officials, in times of national distress, on various holidays that signify remembrance, and at any other time it is instructed by the president or government. There are specific instructions in ...