Flags in Arizona are at half-staff to honor former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away recently at the age of 100.
Arizona: Flags are flying at half-staff across the state and the nation to honor former President Jimmy Carter. He passed away recently at the age of 100 in his hometown of Plains, Georgia.
This is a federal rule, so flags will stay at half-staff for 30 days after the death of a sitting or former president. For Carter, that means they’ll remain lowered until at least January 28.
Now, you might be wondering about the difference between half-mast and half-staff. Half-mast is for flags on ships, while half-staff is for flags on land. Simple, right?
There are specific occasions when flags are flown at half-staff in the U.S. For example, Memorial Day is one of those days, but the flag is only at half-staff until noon. Other days include Peace Officers Memorial Day and National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
Presidents can also order flags to be flown at half-staff for notable deaths. This includes 30 days for a president or former president, and 10 days for a vice president or chief justice.
In Arizona, the governor can also decide to lower the state flag for notable local figures or military personnel who die while on duty. It’s a way to show respect and honor their service.
So, if you see flags at half-staff, now you know it’s a sign of mourning for someone who made a significant impact.
