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Welcome to today's Half-Staff Alerts and Lessons from Our Flag for Friday, May 26th.
There are Governor-directed half-staff orders across Arkansas.
There are Governor-directed half-staff orders across Arkansas.
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Today's Lesson from Our Flag recalls ...
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It's the start of the Memorial Day Weekend. On Memorial Day, there is unique flag etiquette to follow. Per Congressional / Public Law, Our Flag is flown at Half-Staff from Sunrise to 12pm / Noon (local time). Then, it is raised to Full Staff for the remainder of the day.
President Abraham Lincoln said this about the sacrifices made by our military service members - particularly those killed in action,
"Any nation that does not honor its heroes will not long endure."
It's the start of the Memorial Day Weekend. On Memorial Day, there is unique flag etiquette to follow. Per Congressional / Public Law, Our Flag is flown at Half-Staff from Sunrise to 12pm / Noon (local time). Then, it is raised to Full Staff for the remainder of the day.
President Abraham Lincoln said this about the sacrifices made by our military service members - particularly those killed in action,
"Any nation that does not honor its heroes will not long endure."
Half-Staff Alerts & Honorees for May 26th
*** Reminder: The Flag orders, by government officials (President, Governor, etc.) are for flags at government facilities within that official's jurisdiction. Citizens are encouraged, but not required to follow the orders.
*** Reminder: The Flag orders, by government officials (President, Governor, etc.) are for flags at government facilities within that official's jurisdiction. Citizens are encouraged, but not required to follow the orders.
All Flags across ARKANSAS (AR: May 22 - TBD): Arkansas' Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities across the state to half-staff until the date of his interment (TBD), in tribute to the memory of former U.S. Representative Robert Marion Berry, who served as a U.S. Congressman for Arkansas back in 1990 and 2000s. CLICK HERE to read about the Governor's order. GO HERE to read about the memorial service that has been set for Sat., June 24th. ( so obviously the half-staff will be ended before then ;)
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All Flags across SOUTH CAROLINA (SC: May 30): South Carolina's Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities across the state to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tue., May 30, the date of his interment (celebration of life), in honor of Charleston Police Chief Luther Reynolds, who died recently after battling cancer. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's order.
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GO CLICK HERE to see the completed National and State Half-Staff Orders in 2023
Half-Staff Flag Etiquette (Procedures):
Flag-raising at sunrise = hoist the Flags to full staff, then lower slowly, respectfully to half-staff
Flag-lowering at sunset = hoist Flags up from half-staff back to full-staff, then lower slowly, respectfully all the way down for removal
Flag-raising at sunrise = hoist the Flags to full staff, then lower slowly, respectfully to half-staff
Flag-lowering at sunset = hoist Flags up from half-staff back to full-staff, then lower slowly, respectfully all the way down for removal
Stars & Stripes Flag Etiquette:
[Cover of U.S. Government Publication]
The U.S. Flag Code:
provides Our Flag's Rules and Regulations (CLICK HERE for full details)
[HIGHLIGHTS OF: The U.S. Flag Code stating how citizens should conduct themselves during this ceremony is below.]
Title 36, Chapter 10 PATRIOTIC CUSTOMS
National anthem; Star-Spangled Banner, conduct during playing:
During rendition of the national anthem when the flag is displayed, all present except those in uniform should stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. Men not in uniform should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform should render the military salute at the first note of the anthem and retain this position until the last note. When the flag is not displayed, those present should face toward the music and act in the same manner they would if the flag were displayed there.
Note: A new law was passed on October 30, 2008 that authorizes veterans and active-duty military not in uniform can now render the military-style hand salute during the playing of the national anthem. This publication is currently being updated to reflect the new law.
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag; manner of delivery:
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.", should be rendered by standing at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. When not in uniform men should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform should remain silent, face the flag, and render the military salute.
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