When Should the U.S. Flag Be Flown at Half-Staff?
Learn when U.S. flags should fly at half-staff, who sets the order, how long it lasts, and how to verify the scope and display time.
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Official-order explainers, flag etiquette, calendar guidance, and practical answers grounded in authoritative sources.
Why Were Flags at Half-Staff for Charlie Kirk? Trump?s 2025 Order and End Date
President Trump?s September 2025 proclamation lowered specified federal flags for Charlie Kirk through sunset September 14. See the exact scope, timeline, Utah order, and private-display guidance.
Were Flags Lowered for Jesse Jackson? Federal, State, and Local Orders Explained
Multiple states and local governments lowered flags for Jesse Jackson in 2026. Here are the verified orders, dates, scopes, and federal distinction.
Why Were Flags at Half-Staff for Dick Cheney in November 2025?
Flags were lowered after former Vice President Dick Cheney died in November 2025. Here is the standing federal framework, timeline, scope, and proclamation distinction.
When and Why Does Los Angeles County Fly Flags at Half-Staff?
Learn when Los Angeles County facilities lower flags, who authorizes the action, which properties it covers, and how to verify a current directive.
Why Were Iowa Flags at Half-Staff for Maj. Brad Hovey in July 2026?
Iowa lowered flags from July 10 through July 17, 2026, to honor U.S. Air Force Maj. Brad Hovey. See the official dates, scope, and reason.