Not all U.S. state flags are created equal—some have become flashpoints for political, cultural, and historical controversy.

Michigan’s flag isn’t flashy, but it is packed full of symbols, and Saturday marked 115 years since it became the state’s official banner.

Across the United States, flags will be flown at half-staff on May 25 as the national celebrates Memorial Day and honors the men and women who died in service to the nation. Politicians from around ...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis late July 14, directed both the American flag and Florida state flag to be flown at half-staff until 6 p.m. July 18. The memorandum adds the Florida flag to an order issued ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. The observances serve as a visible sign of mourning and remembrance.

Flags are flying at half-staff today, Wednesday, May 20, across Delaware to honor former Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki. U.S. flags are flying half-staff — a term used on land — though many people ...

View post: 2001 Classic, Named One of the Greatest Heist Movies of All Time, Was Turned Down by Bruce Willis U.S. states are lowering their flags and flying them at half-staff starting on Friday, ...

Flags fly at half-staff on May 25 to honor fallen service members. Memorial Day originated after the Civil War to remember those who died in service. Flags are raised to full-staff at noon, per U.S.