The United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of its independence July 4. Preparation for America 250 has been going on since 2016 and is finally coming to fruition with a countrywide ...

Across the United States, flags will be flown at half-staff on May 25 as the national celebrates Memorial Day and honors the men and women who died in service to the nation. Politicians from around ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Memorial Day, observed on Monday, May 25 this year, is one of a limited number of dates when flags are lowered across the entire ...

The flags of dozens of countries had hung above the State Department’s main atrium. A red, white and blue change has sparked a debate.

Have you noticed American flags flying at half-staff? They’ll stay lowered at select locations throughout Washington state through Saturday July 18. Here’s why: Flag directives can come from the U.S.

Flags were lowered in Arizona on Monday, June 22, in honor of Maj. Gen. David P. Rataczak. Gov. Katie Hobbs ordered flags be flown at half-staff from sunrise through sunset on Monday to coincide with ...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis late July 14, directed both the American flag and Florida state flag to be flown at half-staff until 6 p.m. July 18. The memorandum adds the Florida flag to an order issued ...

Why do flags get lowered in Idaho? Flag directives can come from the U.S. president through official proclamations and from state governors. Federal directives apply to federal properties, while state ...