USPS: Fly flags at half-staff in honor of Rosalynn Carter

November 22, 2023 President Joe Biden has ordered U.S. flags flown at half-staff to honor former first lady Rosalynn Carter, who died Nov. 19. Flags should be flown at half-staff starting Saturday, Nov. 25, until sunset on the day of interment, Wednesday Nov. 29. To fly the flag at half-staff, hoist the flag to the peak for…

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USPS: Biden orders U. S. Flags flown at half-staff to honor Illinois shooting victims

July 5, 2022 President Joe Biden has ordered U.S. flags flown at half-staff to honor the victims of this week’s mass shooting in Highland Park, IL. Flags should be flown at half-staff until July 9 at sunset. To fly the flag at half-staff, hoist the flag to the peak for an instant and then lower…

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USPS: Fly flags half-staff to honor Dole

December 6, 2021 President Joseph R. Biden has ordered U.S. flags flown at half-staff to honor Robert J. Dole, the former U.S. senator who died this week. Flags should be flown at half-staff until sunset on Dec. 9. Additionally, Postal Service facilities are required to fly the U.S. flag at half-staff on Dec. 7 to…

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USPS: Fly flags half-staff to honor Powell

President Joseph R. Biden has ordered U.S. flags flown at half-staff to honor retired general and former secretary of state Colin L. Powell, who died Oct. 18. Flags should be flown at half-staff until sunset on Oct. 22. To fly the flag at half-staff, hoist the flag to the peak for an instant and then…

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USPS: Honoring victims of the U.S. Capitol attack

President Joe Biden has ordered U.S. flags flown at half-staff to honor the victims of the April 2 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Flags should be flown at half-staff until Tuesday, April 6, at sunset. To fly the flag at half-staff, hoist the flag to the peak for an instant and then lower it to…

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