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All 50 U.S. State Flags and the Meanings Behind Them

Since 1895, the Alabama state flag has been a crimson St. Andrew’s cross on a rectangular field of white. The design was likely intended to “preserve in permanent form some of the more distinctive ...
Newsweek

Why Flags Are Half-Staff in Five States Today

Governor Dan McKee ordered all state flags at half-staff from December 14, 2025, until further notice to honor the victims of a shooting at Brown University. The order recognizes the impact on victims ...
WITN

Gov. Stein orders all state flags to remain at half-staff

RALEIGH, N.C. (WITN) - Governor Josh Stein has ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to remain at half-staff through sunset on March 7. The lowered flags honor civil rights ...
Tallahassee Democrat

Flags fly at half-staff on 5 days every year, and on these occasions

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 ...
Newsweek

Why Flags Are at Half-Staff in 3 States Today

The practice of lowering flags is a solemn tradition intended to honor those who have rendered distinguished service or made profound sacrifices for their communities and states. The lowering of flags ...