Private citizens are encouraged, but not required, to lower their personal flags in accordance with state proclamations.

Beyond that, the U.S. president and Ohio governor – and only them – has the power to order flags at federal and state buildings, respectively, in the state to be flown at half-staff at their ...

GEORGIA, — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp ordered flags at the Georgia Capitol Building fly at half-staff Friday as, over in DeKalb County, a law enforcement officer killed during the Center for Disease ...

Currently, two children are dead and 17 others injured. President Trump announced Wednesday morning that U.S. flags will fly half-staff. "As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of ...

One of my favorite places on the planet is Crosslake, Minn., where my family has had a summer cabin for nearly 40 years. It’s a beautiful and peaceful place where not a whole lot changes. These days, ...

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After over 1,000 submissions have been reviewed, Massachusetts is one step closer to having a new flag — but there continues to be debate. The Massachusetts Seal, Flag, and Motto Advisory Commission ...

Communities across Florida, South Dakota, New York, and Connecticut, are observing a period of mourning this weekend, as official orders have directed flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of local ...