Local governments and organizations are expected to observe these directives in public buildings during the stated periods.

Governors have ordered flags at state buildings to be flown at half-staff to honor the memory of local losses.

If you notice the American flag flying at half-staff today in Oklahoma, there's a reason. United States flags are lowered to half-staff for varying reasons, typically in mourning or on a day of ...

In honor of Memorial Day, flags across the United States and Texas are required to fly at half-staff. But unlike the other holidays and occasions, they only fly at half-staff until noon, then are ...

Members of the public in the affected states are encouraged to participate by lowering flags at homes and businesses.