Since 1895, the Alabama state flag has been a crimson St. Andrew’s cross on a rectangular field of white. The design was likely intended to “preserve in permanent form some of the more distinctive ...

These orders signal statewide periods of mourning and public tribute, honoring individuals who held significant roles.

Each order carries its own reason, tied to people or causes that have left a lasting imprint locally or nationally.

In honor of Memorial Day, flags across the United States and Texas are required to fly at half-staff. But unlike the other holidays and occasions, they only fly at half-staff until noon, then are ...

There are five designated days when the U.S. flag is flown at half-staff throughout the United States. The president and Florida's governor also can order flags to be flown at half-staff. There are ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Flags have been lowered to half-staff in Washington state and across the United States in honor of the victims of the Aug. 27 ...

Corrections and clarifications: A previous version of this article misstated the flag position on Flag Day. They are at full staff. Flags in Arizona and across the United States were to fly full-staff ...