Flags fly at half-staff on 5 days every year, and on these occasions

There are five designated days when the U.S. flag is flown at half-staff throughout the United States.
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History of the American Flag

SHREVEPORT, La. - With Flag Day just around the corner, KTBS 3 wanted to take a look at proper etiquette of the American Flag. Scouts from Caddo, Cherokee and Yatasi Districts of the Norwela Council - ...
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This Day in History: September 3, 1777, US flag flies in battle for the first time

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - On September 3, 1777, the United States flag waved in battle for the first time. Patriot General William Maxwell raised the Betsy Ross flag at Cooch’s Bridge in Maryland. The ...