American Flags at Half-Staff

On Monday, May 27th, In observance of Memorial Day, it is recommended that all US citizens:

•Fly the US flag at half-staff until noon. For US flags displayed on a short staff or for indoor flags that cannot be lowered to half-staff, place a black mourning ribbon above the full-staffed US flag.
•Fly the POW/MIA flag as well.
•Visit memorials and take part in services sponsored by veterans.
•Participate in a “National Moment of Remembrance” at 3:00pm.  Take a few moments to reflect on the true meaning of the day and be mindful of the sacrifices of others in defense of our nation.
•Make a pledge to aid those families affected by our fallen heroes, and to aid disabled veterans.

The correct procedure for displaying the flag at half-staff is to raise the flag to the top of the pole briskly, pause for a moment, and then slowly bring it down to where the top of the flag is at a position approximately halfway between the top and bottom of the pole.  At noon, the flag should be raised quickly to the top of the flag pole.  At the end of the day, the flag should be lowered slowly and ceremoniously for the day (unless illuminated at night).

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American Flags at Half-Staff

Peace Officers Memorial Day is an observance that pays tribute to the local, state, and Federal peace officers. The Memorial takes place on Wednesday, May 15th and President Obama has ordered the flag of the United States to be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions from sunrise until sunset on 05-15-2013. You can view President Obama’s proclamation here.

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As a mark of respect for the memory and longstanding service of Senator Daniel K. Inouye, President Obama has ordered the flag of the United States to be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions from 12-18-2012 until sunset on the day of his interment (date not yet determined).

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As a mark of respect for the victims of the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut, President Obama has ordered the flag of the United States to be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions from 12-14-2012 until 12-18-2012.

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In honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, President Obama has ordered the flag of the United States to be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions on 12-07-2012 from sunrise until sunset.

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As a mark of respect for the memory of Arlen Specter, President Obama has ordered the flag of the United States to be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions on October 16th until sunset.

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American Flags at Half-Staff

Fire Prevention Week is October 7-13, 2012. In honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service, President Obama has ordered the flag of the United States to be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions from sunrise until sunset on 10-07-2012. You can view President Obama’s proclamation here.

• Fly the US flag at half-staff on Sunday, October 7th from sunrise until sunset. For U.S. flags displayed on a short staff or for indoor flags that cannot be lowered to half-staff, place a Black Mourning Ribbon Above the full staffed U.S. flag.

The correct procedure for displaying the flag at half-staff is to raise the flag to the top of the pole briskly, pause for a moment, and then slowly bring it down to where the top of the flag is at a position approximately halfway between the top and bottom of the pole. At the end of the day, the flag should be raised briskly to the top of the pole, then lowered slowly and ceremoniously retired for the day (unless illuminated at night).

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An excerpt of President Obama’s proclamation is below:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 7 through October 13, 2012, as Fire Prevention Week. On Sunday, October 7, 2012, in accordance with Public Law 107-51, the flag of the United States will be flown at half-staff on all Federal office buildings in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. I call on all Americans to participate in this observance with appropriate programs and activities and by renewing their efforts to prevent fires and their tragic consequences.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand twelve, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-seventh.

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American Flags at Half-Staff

President Obama has issued a proclamation to fly the  American Flag at half-staff on Patriot Day, September 11th from sunrise until sunset.
In observance of Patriot Day, it is recommended that all US citizens:

•Fly the US flag at half-staff from sunrise until sunset. For US flags displayed on a short staff or for indoor flags that cannot be lowered to half-staff, place a black mourning ribbon above the full-staffed US flag.

•Observe a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time to honor the innocent victims who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

The correct procedure for displaying the flag at half-staff is to raise the flag to the top of the pole briskly, pause for a moment, and then slowly bring it down to where the top of the flag is at a position approximately halfway between the top and bottom of the pole.  At noon, the flag should be raised quickly to the top of the flag pole.  At the end of the day, the flag should be lowered slowly and ceremoniously for the day (unless illuminated at night).

An excerpt of President Obama’s proclamation is below:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim September 11, 2012, as Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance. I call upon all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the United States to display the flag of the United States at half-staff on Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance in honor of the individuals who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. I invite the Governors of the United States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and interested organizations and individuals to join in this observance. I call upon the people of the United States to participate in community service in honor of those our Nation lost, to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities, including remembrance services, and to observe a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time to honor the innocent victims who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

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American Flags at Half-Staff

As a mark of respect for the memory of Neil Armstrong, President Obama has ordered the flag of the United States to be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions on August 31st until sunset.

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As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on August 5th, 2012, in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, President Obama has ordered the flag of the United States to be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset on 08-10-2012.

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