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This depends upon the country. Each country has its own special days when the flag should be flown at half-staff, also known as half-mast.
In the USA, there are 4 main days that the flag is to be flown at half-staff. These days are (in order):
- Peace Officers Memorial Day - May 15th of each year. This day pays tribute to all of the Federal, State, and local peace officers who protect us from crime, harm, and terrorism. It is recognized on May 15th and gives thanks to the many of officers have paid the ultimate price for the protection of our freedoms. The American flag is to be flown at half-staff on this day.
- Memorial Day - Last Monday of May (May 31,2010). This day honors those who have served and died while serving in the Armed Forces in America. It was first enacted in 1868 following the Civil War and flags are asked to be served at half-staff until noon local time. Then, the American flag is raised to its normal height. The American flag is to be flown at half-staff until noon on this day.
- Patriot Day - Sept. 11th of each year. This day is recognized in honor of the many lives lost in the Sept. 11 attack of 2001 and was originally signed into law on December 18, 2001 by President George W. Bush. It is marked by flying flags at half-staff throughout the day at homes, government offices, and the White House. Also, we are asked to observe a moment of silence at 8:46 AM which marks the time when the first plane hit the World Trade Center. The American flag is to be flown at half-staff on this day.
- Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day - Dec. 7th of each year. December 7th marks the date of the Pearl Harbor attacks in 1941. It is designed to give thanks and remembrance for the many service men and women who lost their lives on that day. Pearl Harbor marks the second worst foreign attack on American soil behind 9/11/01. The American flag is to be flown at half-staff on this day.
The President can issue executive orders calling for half-staff flags at all government buildings, public schools, military bases, etc, usually in the case of deaths in prominent government officials.
In times of deaths in important members of a state's government, the governor can issue a statewide half-staff day. These days are only required to be recognized by the participating states.
In Australia, on the other hand, the only days when the flag should be flown at half-mast is on ANZAC Day (25 April) and Remembrance Day (11 November). On ANZAC Day, the flag is flown at half mast only until midday. After midday, it is flown at peak. On Remembrance Day, the flag is flown at peak until 10:30 am, at half mast from 10:30am to 11:03am, then at peak for the remainder of the day. When prominent people die, such as former Prime Ministers or members of the Monarchy, the flag is also flown at half-mast as a sign of respect.
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Is flag flown at half staff at the Alamo?
I was just there today and it and the Texas flag were both being flown at half staff
What is the right way to raise a flag half staff?
Raise the flag briskly to the top of the pole. Pause for just a second, then slowly lower the flag until it is in the center of the pole (literally half staff). Lowering the flag from half staff is the exact opposite. Raise the flag to full staff, pause for a second, then slowly lower the flag all the way.
How is the flag raised to half staff?
The way you do it is when you attach the flag to the halyard, raise it all the way up and hesitate for a second before you bring it down to half-staff. If it is already up, simply bring it down to half-staff. You never attach the flag to the halyard and simply raise it to half-staff. It always goes to the top first.
When the US flag is at half mast should the Papal flag also be at half mast?
The Papal flag should be full staff
What day is the flag half mast until noon?
It's half-staff, not half mast (I made the same mistake earlier today). The United States Flag Code calls for the U. S. flag to be flown at half-staff only until noon only on Memorial Day. Every other day on which the flag is flown at half-staff, it is until sunset.
How long should the flag be flown at half-staff when the president dies?
It should be held at half-staff for a week.
How long should flag be flown at half staff when president dies?
It should be held at half-staff for a week.
Is the US the only country with a half staff flag?
Half-staffing a flag to represent mourning is an international custom.
Why is flag flown at half staff on Mackinac Island Michigan?
The flag is always flow at half staff due to the location of Post Cemetary. This is one of four Cemetaries in the US where the flag is permanently flown at half mast. It is an old tradition.
Rules for flying the American flag at half staff?
What are the rules about flying the American Flag
Why is the flag flown at half staff until noon on Memorial Day then raised to full staff?
On Memorial Day, the flag flies at half staff for only the first half of the day to honor the war dead. At noon it is raised to full staff to show that the nation lives.
Where is the US flag never flown at half staff?
The moon
