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Historical archive — 2021. This records a past observance and is not a current half-staff notice. Honoring United States Capitol Police Officers The official Federal Register document is Proclamation 10132 of January 10, 2021, issued by President Donald J. Trump. It was published in the Federal Register on 2021-01-13. Half-staff period and scope Until sunset on January 13, 2021. This January 10 directive was issued during President Trump’s first term. Event-specific presidential dire …

All Americans should own the flag that represents their country. And the flag that represents so much to us deserves respect. But did you know there's a specific way to fold the American flag? It's true; there's a bit of nuance to it, but anyone can do it. Here's how and why you should fold the American flag. Why Fold the American Flag? It is illegal to treat the flag disrespectfully. Did you know that it is considered unceremonious to leave an American flag raised overnight? There are certain s …

Historical archive — 2020. This records a past observance and is not a current half-staff notice. National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2020 The official Federal Register document is Proclamation 10125 of December 4, 2020, issued by President Donald J. Trump. It was published in the Federal Register on 2020-12-09. Half-staff period and scope December 7, 2020, National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Annual statutory remembrance observance. The proclamation urges Federal agencies and interes …

After the end of World War II in 1945, Hawaii became a state on August 21, 1959. From the earliest inhabitants of Polynesian voyagers to the citizens today, Hawaii is rich with history. It also boasts one of the more interesting state flags. As you read on, you will learn more about the complex history behind the Hawaii state flag as well as getting a closer look into that rich history. What Is the Hawaiian State Flag? If you haven't seen the Hawaiian state flag, you may find yourself surprised. …

The POW/MIA Flag is so esteemed in the United States' that federal laws mandate it fly over the Capitol, the White House, and most government offices. This iconic black flag depicts a soldier in white silhouette standing in front of barbed wire and a guard tower. Its famous motto, conceived by a World War II veteran, reads "You Are Not Forgotten." The Prisoner of War/Missing in Action flag flies below the Stars and Stripes full time across most of this country. Historians say this flag is a star …