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

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

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

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 ...