Twenty-two years after the September 11, 2001 attacks, governors nationwide have issued coordinated orders to fly flags at half-staff, honoring nearly 3,000 victims. This act of remembrance reflects the nation's…
Following Dolly Parton’s passing, flags across the United States and its territories will remain at half-staff for an extended period, honoring her lasting legacy. The Flag Code Authority highlighted this…
Former President Donald Trump honored the late Senator Lindsey Graham as a "true patriot and steadfast friend" in a statement following Graham’s passing. In tribute, the White House issued a…
The tradition of flying U.S. flags at half-staff honors fallen service members and public servants who sacrificed for a greater cause. As Joseph Campbell noted, heroes give their lives to…
President Biden emphasized that the sacrifice of fallen first responders will never be forgotten as the federal government continues flying flags at half-staff in their honor. This practice, authorized under…
In the past year, over 150 official half-staff flag orders have been issued across the United States, leading to a rise in flag status alerts nationwide. This surge highlights increased…
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced updated half-staff flag orders for several states to honor fallen military personnel. These orders reflect the nation’s commitment to remembering those who made…
FlagandBanner.com reports a 250% increase in half-staff flag orders across six US states—Kansas, Massachusetts, Delaware, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Wyoming—over the past quarter. This rise reflects recent events prompting state…
Six U.S. states recently lowered their flags to half-staff, marking an unprecedented display of mourning reportedly linked to a federal court ruling on the "Federal Board." However, this claim is…
A White House official emphasized that flags at half-staff represent a nation's collective mourning and respect. Recent orders to lower flags across the U.S. have sparked debate over presidential authority,…
