How long do flags fly at half mast for a deceased president?

Answer 1

30 days

Answer 2

30 days


Flag Etiquette
Half Staff Displays


Flying the flag at half-staff is an area of flag etiquette that most people want to make sure they get right. It is also an area for which the road to error is routinely paved with good intentions. With that in mind, we offer this refresher course as the all-important intersection where knowledge meets benevolence.

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 3

Thirty days. President Ford passed away on December 26, so the thirty-day period will be up in a couple of days.

Answer 4

i believe it is 30 days my son is in military and said they fly half for 30 days after

Answer 5

For the 300th time.......30 days by Presidential order

Answer 6

Why you interested, you offing the old git?!