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Why half mast for flags?
Formerly half mast (Navy) and half staff (Army) were to honor deceased VIPs (Very Important People-US Military & Government Personnel). Today, that tradition has been expanded to many (civilian) people and many events.
What was a stander-of-mast-head on a ship?
the lookout who was stationed at the top of the mast
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.
Can us flag and state flag be hung together?
The American Flag should always be flown higher than the state flag and should be flown a half-mast when in peril or in rememberance.
Should the American flag be at half mast on the 4th of July?
It is represented to be a soilder of some sort has past on and died.
Why are the flags at half mast on anzac day?
BECAUSE it's a sign of respect
Why are flags flown at half mast on ANZAC day?
The flags are flown at half mast to commemorate both the soldiers who fought for ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) at Gallipoli in Turkey in World War I, and all who served military duty for ANZAC.
Why flags at half mast today?
Flags Are At Half Mast to Honor A loss of someone who died for our american flag.
Why are flags at half mast on Sydney Harbour Brudge today?
The reason flags are half mast on Sydney Harbour Bridge is most likely because someone has died. Flying flags at half mast is a form of respect for someone that has died.
Why are state and national flags at half mast tuesday 2 10 15?
State and national flags were not flown at half mast on Tuesday February 10, 2015.
Flying flags at half mast in Canada?
The canadian flag is flown at half mast to represent mourning.
When Whitney Houston died did the government order flags to be lowered?
Yes, Barack Obama did order the flags to fly half mast when Whitney Houston died.
Flag flown at half mast?
Flags are usually flown at half mast as a sign of mourning when soldiers die in a war such as the Afghanistan war flags are flown at half mast, also if a prominent figure like a president or high official dies
Who authorizes a flag flown at half mast?
Flags are flown at half-mast as a sign of respect or mourning, typically authorized by the President or a state governor for federal or state flags respectively. In some cases, private organizations or businesses may choose to fly their flags at half-mast as well.
Why are flags Half mast December 7?
Pearl Harbor
What procedure must be followed for a flag to fly at half-mast?
The flag must first be hoisted to the top of the mast momentarily, and then it is lowered to the half mast position and secured.
Are the flags supposed to be flown at half mast November 7 2009?
No
