2007-01-14 12:57:18 · 7 answers · asked by S Gagante 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
Former President Gerald Ford died. The flags are at half staff as a sign of mourning.
2007-01-14 13:00:30 · answer #1 · answered by istitch2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
President Gerald Ford died. The flag is flown at half mast for 30 days following the death of a president. It was NOT flown for MLK.
2007-01-17 06:40:45 · answer #2 · answered by Winston S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The flag flies at half staff for 30 days following the death of a U.S. President so all flags should be at half mast. (Homeowners and businesses should follow the government's lead.) In Illinois, our state buildings lower the flags every time an Illinois soldier is killed, too.
2007-01-14 21:09:43 · answer #3 · answered by fordkid14 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, President Ford died very recently, and the flags are at half-mast for him--as for any president, we mourn.
I don't know if they put them at half-mast for Dr. King or President's Day as well--I don't think so, but am not certain.
2007-01-14 21:03:38 · answer #4 · answered by Holiday Magic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U.S. Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, Para. 7, Sect. M. clearly states that at the of death of any President or Past-President, the flag shall be flown at half-staff for a period of 30-days beginning on the day of death.
2007-01-14 21:14:06 · answer #5 · answered by intrepid 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The flag is flown lower longer for US Presidents, which is why you may have not made the connection. Its been a while but its etiquette to lower the flag for several weeks.
2007-01-14 21:02:19 · answer #6 · answered by bradnick2000 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
gerald ford died last week
2007-01-14 21:03:33 · answer #7 · answered by Generator gator 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋