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When are flags allowed to be ordered at half-staff? What the law says
In the case of Pope Francis, “the president may order the flag to be flown at half-staff to mark the death of other officials, former officials, or foreign dignitaries,” according to the VA. “In ...
Why are flags flying at half-staff in Tennessee? Death of Pope Francis prompts period of mourning
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website, flags are flown at half-staff on scheduled holidays and events ...
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Officials launch task force to root out ‘anti-Christian bias’ in VA
The move follows an order by President Donald Trump to look for evidence of discrimination against Christians throughout the ...
New veterans home brings care closer to Mississippi families
Until now, the closest public long-term care option for veterans in this part of the state was in Collins, about an hour and ...
Trump orders flags to half staff for Pope Francis. What are the rules for the US flag
President Donald Trump on Monday, April 21, ordered flags to be flown at half-staff as a “mark of respect for the memory” for ...