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Why are flags at half-staff? Trump issues order after Pope Francis’ death
Following the news of Pope Francis’ death, President Donald Trump addressed the annual White House Easter Egg Roll and honored the late pontiff.
Why are US flags at half staff?
The White House press secretary said Monday that while no travel is planned "at this time" for Trump to attend the pope's ...
Why are flags being flown at half-staff Monday?
In a statement on the White House website, President Trump ordered the U.S. flag to be flown at half-staff until the funeral ...
Why are flags flying at half-staff in South Carolina?
S.C. flags will be flown at half-staff from April 21 until sunset on the day of Pope Francis' interment. McMaster ordered that flags be flown at half-staff atop the state Capitol and also requested ...
US flags to fly at half-staff for Pope Francis
President Trump directed all federal and state flags to fly at half-staff in commemoration of Pope Francis, who died at the age of 88 earlier that morning, and called on American Catholics to ...