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Flags at Half-Staff
President Joe Biden directed all U.S. states to lower their flags to half-staff after the death of Jimmy Carter on December 29, 2024. Carter passed away at 100 years old in Plains, Georgia. Flags are to remain lowered for 30 days, until January 29, per presidential order. However, the U.S. flag code, which guides this tradition, is not legally binding.Also Read: JFK, RFK and MLK Assassinations Classified Documents Release: What are Donald Trump plans?
States Raising Flags to Full-Staff
Several states will raise their flags on January 20 to celebrate Inauguration Day. Governors from Iowa, Texas, Florida, and other Republican-led states, along with New York, California and Colorado, will hoist flags to full-staff. After the ceremonies, flags will return to half-staff to honor Carter.New York Governor Kathy Hochul emphasized the importance of celebrating a peaceful transition of power. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued a similar statement, highlighting this day as a significant part of American traditions.
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Flags at U.S. Capitol
The U.S. Capitol will follow a similar approach. House Speaker Mike Johnson announced that flags would fly at full-staff during Trump’s inauguration. The next day, flags will return to half-staff to continue honoring Carter’s memory.Popular in International
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Trump’s Take
Donald Trump expressed disappointment about flags potentially being at half-staff on his inauguration day. On Truth Social, he criticized those supporting this, framing it as unpatriotic. Trump expressed his preference for flags being fully raised during such significant events.FAQs
Why do flags fly at half-staff?
Flags are lowered during national mourning, after government leaders' deaths, or for remembrance days. The U.S. president, state governors, or D.C.'s mayor decide this.
Why are flags raised on Inauguration Day?
Some states celebrate the peaceful transition of power by raising flags on Inauguration Day, a historic tradition reflecting unity and national pride.
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