Flying the American Flag at Half-Staff.

Summarizes and cites from law regarding the flying of the U.S. flag at half-staff, on Federal buildings, grounds and facilities; and discusses role of President in authorizing flying of flag at half staff for certain individuals. Provides instances of the flag being flown at half staff to honor priv...

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Corporate Authors: Library of Congress. Legislative Reference Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 1968.
Series:U.S. Congressional Research.
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Summary:Summarizes and cites from law regarding the flying of the U.S. flag at half-staff, on Federal buildings, grounds and facilities; and discusses role of President in authorizing flying of flag at half staff for certain individuals. Provides instances of the flag being flown at half staff to honor private citizens and foreign nationals. Addresses legal issues and public opinion relating to private display of flag at half staff.
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