Across the United States, flags will be flown at half-staff on May 25 as the national celebrates Memorial Day and honors the men and women who died in service to the nation. Politicians from around ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Memorial Day, observed on Monday, May 25 this year, is one of a limited number of dates when flags are lowered across the entire ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. The observances serve as a visible sign of mourning and remembrance.

Flags are flying at half-staff in parts of Kansas and in South Carolina on Saturday as governors honor a longtime county official and continue an ongoing tribute to former Senator Lindsey Graham. On ...

Have you noticed American flags flying at half-staff? They’ll stay lowered at select locations throughout Washington state through Saturday July 18. Here’s why: Flag directives can come from the U.S.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis late July 14, directed both the American flag and Florida state flag to be flown at half-staff until 6 p.m. July 18. The memorandum adds the Florida flag to an order issued ...

Flags were lowered in Arizona on Monday, June 22, in honor of Maj. Gen. David P. Rataczak. Gov. Katie Hobbs ordered flags be flown at half-staff from sunrise through sunset on Monday to coincide with ...

Why do flags get lowered in Idaho? Flag directives can come from the U.S. president through official proclamations and from state governors. Federal directives apply to federal properties, while state ...