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Are US flags half-staff for death of Pope Francis? When law mandates flags are lowered
Several cities and countries — including New York City, the United Kingdom, and Australia — have ordered flags to be lowered ...
Franklin ordinance regulating signs, flags takes heat from free speech group
A city ordinance in Franklin is facing pushback from a leading First Amendment group over its restrictions on residents' ...
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 at half-staff? Oklahoma, US lowering flags for two reasons this week
After Gov. Kevin Stitt made his order, President Donald Trump also ordered flags to be flown at half-staff for a separate ...
Church of Satanology wants flag flown at Hartford City Hall after Christian flag was OK'd
The Hartford City Council’s decision to fly a Christian flag at City Hall has sparked a debate. The council voted last week 7 ...
Why are the flags flying at half-staff this week in Wisconsin?
U.S. flags typically fly at half-staff in the wake of national tragedies or after deaths of government officials, military ...
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Man replaces Pride, donor flags at City Hall with "Appeal to Heaven" flag
Video captured by Casey Whalen shows David Pettinger executing the "Mission Impossible" style political caper wearing clear ...
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Are US flags half-staff for death of Pope Francis? When law mandates flags are lowered
Several cities and countries — including ... There are specific holidays and events when flags are flown at half-staff in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs ...