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Originally Posted by Regor
The wording is: US President Barack Obama ordered flags lowered to half-staff Monday at the White House and all federal buildings as the funeral arrangements for former first lady Nancy Reagan were announced.
So unless you live in the White House or a Federal Building. You should leave them up.
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The president cannot tell people how to fly the flag on their own property. He can only specify how they are flown on federal government property. Governors can also dictate how flags are flown on state property. It is common practice for businesses, public buildings, and home owners to also fly their flag at half-staff.