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Originally Posted by army one
The POTUS is the one who decides when it is appropriate for our flag to be lowered to half staff. The American Legion sends me a notice, as a reminder, when to lower our flag.
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I understand that the POTUS decides, but perhaps there should be some way of letting the population know what is being recognized? Otherwise the message is lost. I also understand that it can be flown at half staff in some counties, when military personel based in those counties have perished.