Why the U.S., CT flags sometimes fly at half-staff: Everything you need to know about the practice

Gov. Ned Lamont ordered the U.S. and state flags to fly at half-staff at state buildings at least a dozen times in 2025.

Here's why Washington state flags are lowered Wednesday

Washington state will lower flags to half-staff Wednesday to honor Rev. Jesse Jackson, the late civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate.

Why are flags flying at half-staff in North Carolina?

Gov. Josh Stein has ordered state institutions to fly U.S. and North Carolina state flags at half-staff. Here's why.
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Flags fly at half-staff on 5 days every year, and on these occasions

There are five designated days when the U.S. flag is flown at half-staff throughout the United States. The president and Florida's governor also can order flags to be flown at half-staff. There are ...