Flags are at half-staff this weekend in seven U.S. states to honor the memory and passing of several public servants and others recently, following proclamations from federal and state officials.

In general, however, straight rows of stars and proportions similar to those later adopted officially were used. The principal acts affecting the flag of the United States are the following: ...

Additionally, directives can be issued by the president for flags on federal property. These directives can be echoed on ...

OLYMPIA, Wash. — On Thursday, Nov. 7, Washington state and United States flags will be lowered to half-staff at state ...

As the new country developed it became evident that a flag should be created as a symbolic representation of it. The ...

The new state flag was sent along with the University and United States flags. However, researchers are more interested in what is on the other side of the flag, according to University Department ...

Polling places are off to a busy start on an Election Day that is sure to see heavy voter turnout across Maine. Secretary of State Shenna Bellows greeted voters at 6 a.m. in Buxton, and election ...

The American flag flies at half staff atop the Tacoma ... and naval vessels throughout the United States and its territories and possessions after the death of the president or a former president.

The difference in gun violence prevention efforts in red versus blue states is extreme and quantifiable, writes the city ...

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson stresses that this is a nationwide issue and is not only affecting Michigan.

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – The United States of America and Massachusetts flags have been lowered to half-staff since the death of State Representative Susan Williams Gifford. Governor Maura ...

Lewis Hamilton says the "unlucky" timing of a yellow flag denied him Sprint qualifying pole at the United States Grand Prix. Hamilton appeared to be well in the battle for pole when he set the ...