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Half-Staff Alerts & Honorees for September 25
***Reminder: The Flag orders, by government officials (President, Governor, etc.) are directives for flags at government facilities within their jurisdiction. Citizens are not required to follow the orders. ***
***Reminder: The Flag orders, by government officials (President, Governor, etc.) are directives for flags at government facilities within their jurisdiction. Citizens are not required to follow the orders. ***
NATIONAL HALF-STAFF on September 18 - TBD
All U.S. Flags immediately to HALF-STAFF across the USA, along with all State and other Flags flying where the U.S. Flag is hoisted, until sunset on the date of interment (burial/funeral - TBD), to honor U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. CLICK HERE to see the President's order.
[Note: Current memorial and funeral details are: 1) She will lie in repose, outdoors for public visitation, at the top of the stairs leading to the Supreme Court on Wed. (9/23) and Thu.. Then, on Fri., she will lie in state at the U.S Capitol. And, private funeral services and interment at Arlington National Cemetery will be next week.] So, that means the end of this half-staff honoring her is still TBD.
All U.S. Flags immediately to HALF-STAFF across the USA, along with all State and other Flags flying where the U.S. Flag is hoisted, until sunset on the date of interment (burial/funeral - TBD), to honor U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. CLICK HERE to see the President's order.
[Note: Current memorial and funeral details are: 1) She will lie in repose, outdoors for public visitation, at the top of the stairs leading to the Supreme Court on Wed. (9/23) and Thu.. Then, on Fri., she will lie in state at the U.S Capitol. And, private funeral services and interment at Arlington National Cemetery will be next week.] So, that means the end of this half-staff honoring her is still TBD.
[ CONCURRENT HALF-STAFFS that were ordered for this same date by Governors ]
All (U.S. & State) Flags across IDAHO (ID: Sep. 24 - TBD): ID's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise on Thu., Sep. 24 until sunset on the day after his memorial service (TBD), to honor Rick Fulton, a firefighter, who died in the line of duty while piloting a firefighting air tanker. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across ILLINOIS (IL: Apr. 17 - TBD): IL's Governor ordered (at approx. 10:48am EST on Fri., Apr. 17) all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, immediately on Fri., Apr. 17 until the COVID-19 crisis is over (TBD), to honor All Who Have Perished from COVID-19 in the Land of Lincoln. GO / CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across NEW YORK (NY: Apr. 8 - TBD): NY's Governor ordered (at approx. 4pm EST on Wed., Apr. 8) all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, immediately on the evening of Wed., Apr. 8 until the PAUSE is over (TBD), to honor those lives lost to COVID-19. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order. And, GO HERE, since there's no word from the Governor, but NYC's Mayor continues the Half-Staff.
All Commonwealth (State) Flags across PENNSYLVANIA (PA: Apr. 7 - TBD): PA's Governor ordered (at approx. 730pm EST on Tue., Apr. 7) all Commonwealth (State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, immediately on the evening of Tue., Apr. 7 until further notice, to honor the victims of the 2019 novel coronavirus pandemic. CLICK HERE and/or GO HERE to see the Flag order info.
State Capitol and other buildings lit blue across ARIZONA (AZ: Apr. 15 - TBD): AZ's Governor promoted State and local government buildings, and all AZ business and residences, to be lit in blue (#LightAZBlue) as a tribute to frontline medical workers and first responders fighting the coronavirus. GO / CLICK HERE to see the Governor's promotion of this tribute.
Upcoming Half-Staffs
NV on (TBD) for Carson City Mayor Crowell
NV on (TBD) for Carson City Mayor Crowell
FINALLY! - TEXT (National & State) Half-Staff Alerts:
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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
CLICK HERE to review the completed / archived half-staff alerts for 2020
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.