The coordinated gestures reflect a broader American tradition of paying tribute during moments of significant loss.

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

Gov. Green has ordered the flag be lowered at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol, all state offices and agencies, and all Hawaiʻi ...

The U.S. flag is flying at half-staff across America today, Dec. 4, in memory of Specialist Sarah Beckstrom of the West ...

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 ...