Flags around the country are currently being flown at half-staff to honor former President Jimmy Carter who died in December.

The White House ordered public flags to be displayed at half-staff for a period of 30 days from Carter's day of death, who ...

Flags can also be ordered lowered in other circumstances, including a national tragedy or on Memorial Day. Since U.S. flag code states that no flag should fly higher than the American flag on the ...

Flags will remain at half-mast and half-staff most of the month for Jimmy Carter's death. Jan. 9 will be a national day of ...

In addition to the national day of mourning, effective immediately, all flags were ordered to be displayed at half-staff at the White House and on all public buildings and grounds, as well as all ...