Flying a Flag at Half-Staff: Who Orders It and How to Do It Right
Who can order half-staff, how long it lasts, the two steps almost everyone skips, and where to check whether an order is in effect right now.
By Brea Miller|2026-09-30T14:13:55-04:00September 14th, 2026|Categories: American Flag, Flag Tips & Guides|Tags: flag code, flag etiquette, flag proclamation, flag protocol, half-staff, memorial day, mourning streamer|10 min read
Who can order half-staff, how long it lasts, the two steps almost everyone skips, and where to check whether an order is in effect right now.
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