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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 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 buried. What you need to know.
Why are flags at half-staff in Washington? Trump issues order after Pope Francis’ death
Following the news of Pope Francis’ death on Monday morning, President Donald Trump ordered the U.S. and state flags to be ...
This is why flags will be flown at half-staff in Washington this week
Gov. Ferguson said Pope Francis "challenged all of us to be better, more loving, more caring toward those too often forgotten ...
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 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 ...
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Why are flags at half-staff in Virginia?
Flags flew at half-staff beginning on Monday in remembrance of Pope Francis, who passed away at age 88. President Donald ...