Maryland has returned both its state and United States flags to full-staff, continuing a tradition that dates back to the Civil War. Originally, flags were lowered as a solemn mark…
In March 2026, Representative Andy Ogles introduced the “Good Friday Act of 2026,” proposing that the American flag be flown at half-staff on Good Friday and Holy Saturday. This legislative…
Senator Lindsey Graham’s death on July 11, 2026, at age 71, has led to an unprecedented nationwide change in flag protocols. For the first time in over fifty years, all…
As the spring holiday season approaches, veterans groups nationwide, including the Veterans National Alliance and Veterans of Foreign Wars, have updated flag protocol guidelines to honor those who served. Major…
