Flags across Michigan, Massachusetts, and Maryland are flying at half-staff today following gubernatorial orders in each state. The practice of lowering flags is a solemn tradition intended to honor ...

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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 ...