Why It Matters Flying flags at half-staff—partway down the flagpole—is a practice used during times of mourning or respect, ordinarily reserved to mark the deaths of government officials, as ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered flags to be flown at half-staff today in some locations to commemorate the life of professional wrestler Hulk Hogan.

The U.S. flag is flown at half-staff at the White House in Washington in honor of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) AP ...

Memorial Day, when the flag should be displayed at half-staff until noon only, then raised to the top of the staff. Peace Officers Memorial Day, unless that day is also Armed Forces Day. Patriot Day.

Flags will be lowered to half-staff on Monday, June 30, in Arizona. Here's why, plus the difference between half-staff and half-mast.

Flags also lowered in Italy Flags flew at half-staff in overwhelmingly Roman Catholic Italy. The faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square, where bells tolled.

The U.S. and Ohio flags will fly at half staff to honor the life and service of a former state representative, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine ordered July 18. Jack Cera, 69, a Bellaire (Belmont County ...

Flags across the U.S. are being flown at half staff in honor of Pope Francis. Pope Francis died Monday at the age of 88 after months of failing health. A proclamation from President Donald Trump ...

As children darted across the South Lawn for the White House Easter Egg Roll, the American flag above them hung at half-staff -- a quiet signal of mourning for Pope Francis amid celebration.