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When the American flag is lowered to half-staff, it would typically signify a period of mourning in response to the death of a government official, a military member or in remembrance of a tragedy.

An American flag flying at half-staff generally indicates one of these three things: The death of a government official, military member or emergency first responder. A national tragedy.

The governor can also order that the U.S. flag be flown at half-staff on the death of a notable present or former government official or member of the armed forces who dies while on active duty.