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Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Flags affected: USA & State
Reach: Statewide for Minnesota
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Governor Dayton orders flags flown at half-staff in honor of Immortal Four Chaplains Day
ST. PAUL, MN - In observance of the 72nd Anniversary of the tragic sinking of the United States Army transport Dorchester off the coast of Greenland, Governor Mark Dayton will order all U.S. Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, February 3, 2015.
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are also encouraged to lower their flags in observance of the anniversary on Tuesday, February 3, 2015, at the time of their choosing.
A copy of the Governor's proclamation can be downloaded here. |
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How to fly your flag at Half Staff
What sort of flag pole are you using?
When raising the flag to half staff on a vertical pole, always raise it briskly to the top of the flagpole for a moment before lowering it. When taking it down for the night, raise it to the top of the flagpole again & lower it to the bottom.
With a telescoping flag pole it is acceptable to put the USA flag on the second set of rings instead of the top set. In this case the top set would be left empty.
When the United States flag is flown at half-staff, State & other flags should be removed or flown at half-staff too.
For flags that can't be lowered, such as those on many homes, the American Legion says that attaching a black ribbon or streamer to the top of the flag is an acceptable alternative. The ribbon should be the same width as a stripe on the flag and the same length as the flag. |
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