Half-mast refers to flags flown on ships, while half-staff is used for flags flown on land. When are flags flown at half-staff? There are specific holidays and events when flags are flown at half ...
The White House ordered public flags to be displayed at half-staff for a period of 30 days from Carter's day of death, who died Dec. 29. Flags are flown at half-mast on ships and at naval stations. On ...
Votes are being tallied in the Illinois flag contest, but the current flag has its fans and lawmakers could decide to keep it ...