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Why are flags at half-staff? How long will flags remain lowered? What to know
President Donald Trump ordered that American flags be lowered to half-staff. Here's what to know about how long and Pope ...
Why is that American flag flying upside down?
The upside down flag traces its origins to the sea, where sailors flew them as a signal of distress to other maritime ...
How long will US flags fly at half-staff for Pope Francis?
U.S. flags have already flown at half-staff for a considerable amount of time this year. Following the late December death of Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, flags were flown at ...
Why are US flags at half-staff in Mississippi? What to know after death of Pope Francis
Pope Francis died April 21 in Rome. President Donald Trump ordered U.S. flags to fly at half-staff until the pontiff is ...
Why are flags half-staff in Texas, US? How long flags are lowered in honor of Pope Francis
Both Texas and United States flags are half-staff to honor the death of Pope Francis. The flags will remain lowered through his internment.
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Trump orders US flag to be flown at half-staff as mark of respect to Pope Francis
Donald Trump announced that the American flag would be flown at half-staff across public buildings, grounds, military posts, ...
Why are flags at half-staff? Trump issues order after Pope Francis’ death
Following the news of Pope Francis’ death, President Donald Trump addressed the annual White House Easter Egg Roll and honored the late pontiff.