Been that way all month.
2007-01-25 13:04:57 · 14 answers · asked by Jenny 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
To honor Gerald Ford. I think they will fly at half mass for 30 days from the day the President declares they go half mass. Ford died on December 26.
2007-01-25 13:12:50 · answer #1 · answered by Doogie 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The phrase is "half mast," and that is how long the flag is flown at half mast upon the death of a President or former President.
Gerald Ford died December 26th, so this is the 30th day. Some places may fly it also tomorrow, because it is often observed for a full month, even if that means 31 days.
2007-01-25 13:20:49 · answer #2 · answered by View from a horse 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
MASS is where Catholics go. HALF MAST is where a flag is flown. To put a flag at half mast, it must go all the way to the top, then slowly lower it down half way. The flags were to be flown at half mast for 30 days after the death of President Gerald Ford. They didn't teach you that in school?
2007-01-25 15:05:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If a countrywide parent, which contain a former President, dies, the present President will declare a era of mourning. All federal homes fly their flags at 0.5 mast if the flags on the Capitol construction are being flown that way; it is what gadgets precident for something of the country. you will be able to additionally fly your flag at 0.5 mast if somebody on your organization or your community or your loved ones has exceeded directly to the excellent beyond. The submit place of work flies their flag at 0.5 mast whilst a former Postmaster customary dies; whilst infantrymen from a community city die in Iraq, generally the flags of the whole city are flown at 0.5 mast. and of direction you will be able to fly your flag at 0.5 mast at any time for inner maximum motives.
2016-11-01 07:40:57 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I asked my husband that. He said because of President Ford. You leave it at half mast for 30 days.
2007-01-25 13:13:21 · answer #5 · answered by Shari 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
30 days at half mast after the death of a President.
2007-01-25 13:13:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
First it's half staff on land half mast on a ship.
Second we are honoring the life of the late President Gerald Ford.
The country flies flags that way for 30 days.
Got your e-mail.
For more info go to:
http://www.petersonflags.com
You are welcome!
Peace!
2007-01-25 13:25:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
The answers about the period of mourning are correct, except
the flags are at half STAFF. Half mast is how flags are flown on ships.
2007-01-25 13:22:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
How many times will this question be asked? 30 days in respect for the deceased Pres. of America,my friend.
2007-01-25 13:19:21 · answer #9 · answered by Streakin' Deacon 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
30 days at half mast when a US president or former Us president dies.
2007-01-25 13:12:55 · answer #10 · answered by Betsy 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋