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Why are flags at half-staff? How long will flags remain lowered? What to know
President Donald Trump ordered that American flags be lowered to half-staff. Here's what to know about how long and Pope ...
Why are flags at half-staff? Oklahoma, US lowering flags for two reasons this week
After Gov. Kevin Stitt made his order, President Donald Trump also ordered flags to be flown at half-staff for a separate ...
Flags in Washington at half-staff. Here’s why they’ll be raised this weekend
Flags are always lowered in Washington state following the deaths of a principal federal or state government official, a ...
How long will US flags fly at half-staff for Pope Francis?
U.S. flags have already flown at half-staff for a considerable amount of time this year. Following the late December death of Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, flags were flown at ...
Austin American-Statesman5d
Why are flags half-staff in Texas, US? How long flags are lowered in honor of Pope Francis
Both the Texas and United States flags are to be flown at half-staff in honor of the death of Pope Francis, officials announced Monday afternoon. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires to ...
Commercial Appeal5d
Why are flags flying at half-staff in Tennessee? Death of Pope Francis prompts period of mourning
The order applies to all federal buildings, grounds, military posts, and naval stations, as well as Tennessee state buildings. Flags across Tennessee will fly at half-staff per President Donald ...