Only the president, the state governor or the mayor of Washington, D.C., can order flags to fly at half-staff. More: Why are flags at half-staff in Rhode Island? President Jimmy Carter honored ...

Above: Patrick Donavan and Jason Roomes receive recognition from Gov. Dan McKee Saturday (2/15/25). The Black regiment fought ...

However, one detail about Inauguration Day has been causing debate among Congress and state leaders, and that is whether the American flag will be raised. According to the U.S. Flag Code ...