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Cos the Americans are to stupid to realise it goes up all the way.

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To honor a special day in history. For example, when someone famous dies, the flag is flown at halfmast.

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It means someone important to civilization has died

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As a sign of respect.

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Q: What does it mean when the american flag is flown at half-mast?
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