Why is the United States flag flown at half staff when an important person like a president dies?

Answer 1

FLYING THE FLAG AT HALF-STAFF: The pertinent section of the Flag Code says, "by order of the President, the flag shall be flown at half-staff upon the death of principal figures of the United States Government and the Governor of a State, territory, or possesion, as a mark of respect to their memory. In the event of the death of other officials or foreign dignitaries, the flag is to be displayed at half-staff according to Presidential orders, or in accordance with recognized customs or practices not inconsistent with law.

In the event of the death a present or former official of the government of any State, territory, or possession of the United States, the Governor of that state, territory, or possession may proclaim that the National flag shall be flown at half-staff." The code also includes other related details including the specific length of time during which the flag should be displayed at half-staff, in the event of the death of a "principal figure"(e.g., 30 days for the death of a sitting or former President, 10 days for the death of a sitting Vice-President,etc.).

Answer 2

Why is the Flag of the United States, is flown at half staff when it pertains to a person, such like the President of our country, is because we should show our respect to that person. Which I think we should always show that as a United nation, and not only the higher ups should have that honor but, all people that had served our nation,are honored.

Answer 3

"In the United States, the President can issue an Executive Order for the Flag of the United States to be flown at half-staff upon the death of principal figures of the United States government, and others, as a mark of respect to their memory."

Answer 4

By order of the president, the flag shall be flowen at half-staff upon the death of principal figures of the united states goverment and the governor of a state, territory,or possession, as a mark of respect to their memory

Answer 5

Because the flag represents the US, and out of respect it is flown at half staff.

Answer 6

Its a matter or respect, its just what you do. The presidents are a great influence on our country, and have done a lot for us, keeping our country in order (especially the great ones) and when they die, its the least we can to by lowering the American Flag out of Repect.

Answer 7

I've noticed some people sag their pants at half staff out of respect for a rapper who might have just passed.

Answer 8

To show respect for a great leader of our nation!

Answer 9

It's out of respect for that person. We do it to show that our country is grieving the loss.

Answer 10

It's just a symbol of mourning and remembrance. A lot of countries do this actually.