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When Whitney Houston died did the government order flags to be lowered?
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∙ 10y ago
Yes, Barack Obama did order the flags to fly half mast when Whitney Houston died.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 10y agoNo, he did not. That is an internet myth. The person who ordered the flag lowered out of respect for Whitney Houston was New Jersey governor Chris Christie.
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Yes, just yesterday (17 February 2012) flags over New Jersey were flown at half staff in respect for Whitney Houston. It is not uncommon to show respect in this way for civilians.
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