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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 ...
Why are flags flying at half-staff in North Carolina?
Gov. Josh Stein has ordered U.S. and N.C. state flags at state institutions to fly at half-staff through April 26.
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The evolution of the American Revolution can be seen in these historic flags on display in Philadelphia
The Museum of the American Revolution shows how the shifting ideals of American liberty can be traced in the historic flags ...
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Boise Mayor responds to Attorney General, will keep Pride flag, other flags up
Boise Mayor Lauren McLean responded to a letter from Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador earlier this month, saying the City ...
Are US flags half-staff for death of Pope Francis? When law mandates flags are lowered
President Donald Trump has not yet ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of the dignitary, who was a vocal critic of the Republican leader. However, the pope met with Vice President J.D.
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Why are flags flying at half-staff in South Carolina?
An American flag flying at half-staff generally indicates ... Connect editor and a trending news editor for the Asheville Citizen Times, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at trunkle@ ...