The White House ordered public flags to be displayed at half-staff for a period of 30 days from Carter's day of death, who died Dec. 29. Flags are flown at half-mast on ships and at naval stations. On ...

The president, a state governor or the mayor of the District of Columbia can order flags to fly at half-staff. This can be to honor a government official, military service member or first-responder.

Roosevelt called "a day in infamy," is the day chosen by members of the Plains Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3596 to retire U.S. and military service flags. Fourteen veterans from various services ...

The Power and Politics of Flags," explains why American flags are reversed on military uniforms. Following is a transcript of the video. A lot of people ask, "Why is the US flag reversed when it's ...