Usa.gov states that the American flag flies at half-staff when the country or a state is in mourning. The president, a state governor or the mayor of the District of Columbia can order flags to fly at ...

The tradition of flying the American flag at half-staff symbolizes national mourning and respect for individuals who have ...

The United States and state flags across the country will be at half-staff on Thursday from sunrise to sunset.

So when should the flag be flown at half-staff and when should it be flown at full-staff? Well, the answer is not always ...