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.

Flags across New Jersey are flying half-staff and will remain through part of the weekend. Here's why and when they'll lower.

Sept. 11 is Patriot Day, a day to honor the victims of the 2001 terrorist attacks against the U.S. Flags in Florida and the U.S. should be flown at half-staff to honor the victims. A moment of silence ...

Flags have been flying at half-staff since Nov. 4 for former Vice President Richard "Dick" Cheney. Flags fly at half-staff until Cheney's interment, in accordance with the U.S. Flag Code. Cheney's ...