how come sometimes the flags are up half way the pole? is there a meaning to it?
2007-01-05 17:45:44 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Other - United States
The flag flies at half mast, as it's called, to signify the grieiving of the nation for a past president who recently died. His name was Gerald Ford. Flags flew at half mast following 9-11 to honor those who died that day as well.
2007-01-05 17:48:34 · answer #1 · answered by CHos3n 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
President Ford that why the flag half way down the pole
2007-01-05 17:48:58 · answer #2 · answered by johnlee1049 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The flags are sometimes half-way on the pole when someone, like a former president or soldier, dies. It's called at half-post.
2007-01-05 17:55:53 · answer #3 · answered by Amanda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flags half-way pole is to honor and respect a person or group of persons who died,and usually it is ordered by the president of that particular country .
2007-01-05 17:55:48 · answer #4 · answered by Sir Nebur 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When someone important dies (example, former President Ford just passed away), flags are flown at half-mast. In the case of a former president, it is done nationally. It may be done locally for a prominent local figure such as a mayor.
2007-01-05 17:49:14 · answer #5 · answered by koreateacher96 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Flag at full staff means all is well. The nation is not in mourning. Currently many places have the flag at half staff... this is because the nation is in mourning for President Ford.
2007-01-05 17:48:41 · answer #6 · answered by sgtgregg 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Half mast is mourning. Only the President can order this for 30 days. Also holidays such as memorial day. In this case it is because former President Ford died.
2007-01-05 17:48:22 · answer #7 · answered by Roll_Tide! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes its called half mast. Its done when a person dies like someone who worked for the governemnt. When President Ford died recently this was done. Its also done for men in women who were in the services who died. Look here it will explain more http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Half_staff
2007-01-05 17:49:05 · answer #8 · answered by supersportbear 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
oh goodness yes. It either means some tragedy has accord or for the most part someone very important as passed. Even though to me no one persons life is more important than the other.
2007-01-05 17:54:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's called half staff. and they do it when a prominant person has died or on certain holidays. if you listen to the radio or watch the news you will learn more about it. take a look at the calender on these days.
2007-01-05 17:48:45 · answer #10 · answered by jyl l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋