Private citizens are encouraged, but not required, to lower their personal flags in accordance with state proclamations.

It's a unique situation because of the timing of the death of the late President Jimmy Carter, which prompted flags to be flown at half staff. President Trump and others protested and demanded flags ...

The current Illinois flag, depicting the state seal on a white background, has been derided as an "SOB" — a seal on a bedsheet. (Public domain image) CHICAGO (CN) — Illinois Secretary of State Alexi ...

The observances will pay tribute to individuals who made significant contributions or sacrifices to the country and their ...

It is part of a larger national tradition of paying tribute to those who have had a lasting impact within their states and ...

Flags are flying at half-staff across five U.S. states this weekend. These gestures of remembrance and mourning honor victims of tragedy, public servants, and military personnel in ceremonies observed ...