Inauguration Day 2025: Why are national flags at half-staff and full-staff both in US today?
Inauguration Day 2025 marks a unique occurrence in the United States. Flags will either fly at half-staff to mourn former President Jimmy Carter or be raised to full-staff to honor the peaceful transition of power as Donald Trump assumes the presidency.
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Flags at Half-Staff
President Joe Biden directed all U.S. states to lower their flags to half-staff after the death of Jimmy Carter on December 29, 2024. Carter passed away at 100 years old in Plains, Georgia. Flags are to remain lowered for 30 days, until January 29, per presidential order. However, the U.S. flag code, which guides this tradition, is not legally binding.
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States Raising Flags to Full-Staff
Several states will raise their flags on January 20 to celebrate Inauguration Day. Governors from Iowa, Texas, Florida, and other Republican-led states, along with New York, California and Colorado, will hoist flags to full-staff. After the ceremonies, flags will return to half-staff to honor Carter.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul emphasized the importance of celebrating a peaceful transition of power. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued a similar statement, highlighting this day as a significant part of American traditions.
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