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When a flag is flown in such a position it is said to be at half mast. It is done as a mark of respect and remembrance.
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What is a halfmast flag called?
A nation's flag may be flown half way up a flag pole as a symbol of respect, mourning, or distress.
Can the Texas flag fly as high as the us flag?
A similar question was asked, and this is part of the answer given: "When flown with flags of states, communities, or societies on separate flag poles which are of the same height and in a straight line, the flag of the United States is always placed in the position of honor - to its own right. ..The other flags may be smaller but none may be larger. ..No other flag ever should be placed above it. ..The flag of the United States is always the first flag raised and the last to be lowered.
Why should the national flag of Trinidad be flown at half mas?
to mourn the important person/s who died or something like that
What is the flag that has two triangles as a flag?
Nepal.
What fraction of the flag is green?
Depends on which flag- you did not tell us which one. The US flag has no green.
What is the name of the position of the flag when it is flown midway up the pole?
When the flag is at "Half-mast" then this is an indication of distress , respect or mourning .
Position of flag when it is flown midway up the pole?
Its called putting it at half mast. Usually they do it when someone important dies. When the poep died, I know that they do that for him.
When a public figure dies what position on a flag pole is the flag flown?
It is flown at half-mast (half staff), in which the flag is raised to the top, and then lowered, when being put up or taken down.
When a public figure dies what position on the flag pole is the flag flown?
It is flown at half-mast (half staff), in which the flag is raised to the top, and then lowered, when being put up or taken down.
When a public figure dies at what position on the flag pole is the flag flown?
It is flown at half-mast (half staff), in which the flag is raised to the top, and then lowered, when being put up or taken down.
Why is the Australian Flag hung upside down outside Old Parliament House in Canberra?
When the flag is flown or placed upside down, this is a signal of distress. For this reason, it should not be flown in this position at any other time.
Is Mississippi state flag is flown above the US flag?
NO. as approved by congress "NO STATE FLAG" shall be flown above the American Flag.
What direction is the flag of Spain flown?
The flag of Spain is flown with the coat of arms nearest the flagpole.
What must be done to a flag if its flown at night?
If the U.S. flag is flown at night, it is supposed to be lighted.
Where was the eureka flag first flown?
The Eureka flag was first flown in Ballarat on Bakery hill
Why is a flag flown upside down and at half mast?
A flag flown upside down is an official signal of distress. A flag flown at half mast, is a mark of respect or mourning.
When two or three flags are flown together what position would the American flag have?
The American Flag always has precedence by flying higher than other flags .
