The tradition of flying the American flag at half-staff symbolizes national mourning and respect for individuals who have ...

The United States and state flags across the country will be at half-staff on Thursday from sunrise to sunset.

Peace Officers Memorial Day is celebrated annually on May 15 after President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation ...

United States flags are lowered to half staff for varying reasons, typically in mourning or on a day of remembrance.

So when should the flag be flown at half-staff and when should it be flown at full-staff? Well, the answer is not always ...

Morro Bay City Council member Jeff Eckles speaks during the Tuesday, May 13, 2025, City Council meeting. Pride flags and ...

Providence isn’t the only American city to have flown the flag. Last November, the city hall of Hoboken, New Jersey also ...

Learn Memorial Day flag etiquette, including when to fly the U.S. flag at half-staff and how to honor the fallen with proper ...

Flags will again fly at half-staff on Memorial Day, but only for a short time, in adherence with the specific United States Code.