These orders signal statewide periods of mourning and public tribute, honoring individuals who held significant roles.
The lowered flags honor civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson and Master Trooper Stien Davis Jr., who died in the line of duty on Sunday.
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Why flags are half-staff in five states today
The Stars and Stripes will fly at half-staff in five U.S. states today to honor public servants and mark local losses. Half-staff flag orders are nationally recognized symbols of collective mourning, ...
Each order carries its own reason, tied to people or causes that have left a lasting imprint locally or nationally.
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