The lowering of state flags to half-staff serves as a public symbol of collective mourning, respect, and remembrance. While the national period of honor for former Vice President Cheney concludes on ...

Flags have been ordered to fly at half-staff in four states this weekend and next week in honor of local losses and tragedies. Orders to lower flags to half-staff across four U.S. states highlight the ...

Four states will continue to fly flags at half-staff after the funeral of former Vice President Dick Cheney, to honor local figures and tragedies. The lowering of state flags to half-staff serves as a ...