Texas lowers U.S. and state flags in solidarity with Israel and for attack victims
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered U.S. and Texas flags to be lowered to half-staff on October 7, 2026, in solidarity with Israel and victims of recent attacks. This official…
Half-staff orders spread across multiple states as governors honor local heroes and public servants
Governors across several states have issued half-staff orders to honor local heroes and public servants who sacrificed their lives for greater causes, reflecting Joseph Campbell’s definition of a hero. In…
State flags lowered across North Carolina to honor veteran Sean Michael Lee
On September 22, 2026, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein ordered U.S. and state flags at all state facilities to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset. This official flag…
Veterans receive honor flags in recent ceremonies across the country as communities mark service and sacrifice
On October 13, 2026, the Delaware Office of Veterans Services held a Veterans Day Flag Placement event at Bear Veterans Cemetery, honoring thousands of veterans. The ceremony featured heartfelt moments…
Trump orders American flags lowered nationwide for a week to honor Dolly Parton
On August 25, 2026, former President Donald Trump ordered American flags to be lowered nationwide for one week to honor the late country music icon Dolly Parton, who passed away…
Texas orders U.S. and state flags lowered on Oct. 7 in solidarity with Israel and to mark the Hamas attack anniversary
On the first anniversary of the deadly October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered U.S. and state flags to be lowered to half-staff statewide.…
National debate intensifies over whether flag burning should face criminal penalties
The article explores the contentious issue of whether burning the national flag as a form of protest should be criminalized or protected as free expression. It highlights ongoing public and…
One Flag Forward relay run reaches Washington after 250-mile 9/11 remembrance journey
The One Flag Forward relay was a 250-mile run from New York City to Washington, D.C., held September 12-16, 2026, to honor the victims of September 11, 2001. Starting in…
Trump suggests jail time for burning the American flag in escalating national fight
Former President Donald Trump’s 2025 executive order mandates one-year imprisonment for burning the American flag, sparking intense debate over patriotism and free speech. His stance challenges the balance between protecting…
Veterans and Families Join Flag-Ceremony Events Across the Country This Week
Across the nation, communities gathered to honor Patriot Day on September 12, 2026, with ceremonies led by the Department of Veterans Affairs and National Cemetery Administration. In Springfield, a veteran…