Flags fly at half-staff on 5 days every year, and on these occasions

There are five designated days when the U.S. flag is flown at half-staff throughout the United States. The president and ...
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Why flags are half-staff in two states today

The Stars and Stripes will fly at half-staff across two states in America today after a nationwide alert over the weekend to honor those killed in the Pearl Harbor bombings. Flags in the United States ...
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Why flags are half-staff in four states over this New Year

Throughout late December 2025 and early January 2026, officials in four states have ordered flags to be flown at half-staff to honor notable public servants and mourn recent tragedies. Flying flags at ...
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Flags directed to half staff in observance of 9/11

HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - Connecticut’s governor directed U.S. and state flags to half staff to mark 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Gov. Ned Lamont said the flags will be lowered ...
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Florida, US flags to fly at half-staff for Patriot Day. What to know

Patriot Day is observed every year on Sept. 11 to honor the memories of the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001. The Florida flag and U.S. flag should be flown at half-staff on Thursday, Sept. 11. Americans ...