why are the flags at half mast at yankee stadium?
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Flags Flying at Half Mast on Top of Yankee Stadium to Honor Late Baseball Player Babe Ruth.
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Governors of U.S. states and territories are authorized by federal law to order all U.S. and state flags in their jurisdiction flown at half-staff as a mark of respect for a former or current state official who has died, or for a member of the armed forces who has died in active duty.
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WASHINGTON – Flags have been lowered to half-staff at the Capitol and the White House, public buildings, and military bases as lawmakers honored Rep. Jonn Lewis' death. ... "Speaker Pelosi has ordered the flags at the U.S. Capitol to be flown at half-staff due to the passing of Congressman John Lewis," Hammill wrote.
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Gov. Ned Lamont Wednesday announced he is directing U.S. and State of Connecticut flags to be lowered to half-staff in recognition and mourning of all those who have died and been affected by coronavirus. ... Lamont said. “This is an incredibly trying time and a tragic period in our state's history.
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President Donald Trump ordered the United States Flag to be flown at half-staff effective immediately until sunset, Sunday, May 24, 2020. This is done as a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the coronavirus pandemic. As a matter of protocol, the Maryland flag is lowered to half-staff.
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Earlier this month, the governors of several hard-hit states ordered their public buildings to fly flags at half-staff, including New York, Massachusetts and Colorado. ... The process is reversed when lowering the flag at the end of the day — except for Memorial Day, when the display is shortened.
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Trump added that flags will again be flown at half-staff on Monday to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. The national flag is dropped to half its normal height at times when the nation is in mourning or after a national tragedy.
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President Trump has ordered U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff in memory of the victims of Friday's mass shooting in Virginia. ... Tim Walz issued a statement Saturday ordering all flags at state buildings to be flown at half-staff through Tuesday, in accordance with Trump's proclamation.
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They're Lowered for Elijah Cummings. Why are United States flags flying at half-staff today? You'll be seeing U.S. flags at government buildings across the country flying at half-staff through sunset on October 18, 2019, in honor of Rep. Elijah Cummings, who died.
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By order of the President of the United States, the United States flag at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, effective immediately for thirty days, as a mark of respect for the memory of former President George H.W. Bush.
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Fly the American Flag at Half-Staff Most often, this is done to mark the death of a government official, military member, or first responder; in honor of Memorial Day or other national day of remembrance; or following a national tragedy.
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President Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. flag to be flown at half staff from sunrise to sunset on Oct. 7 in honor of the National Firefighters Memorial Service. As a matter of protocol, the Maryland flag will be lowered to half staff as well because no flag may fly higher than the United States flag.
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Gov. Ralph Northam ordered that the flags of the United States and Virginia are to be flown at half-staff on all state and local buildings and grounds in the Commonwealth in respect and memory of Newport News Police Officer Katherine M.
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The State of Michigan recognizes the duty, honor and selfless service of Darrian Young by lowering flags to half-staff. Michigan residents, businesses, schools, local governments and other organizations also are encouraged to display the flag at half-staff.
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(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to be lowered to half-staff as a mark of respect for the memory and longstanding public service of U.S. Representative John Lewis of Atlanta, Georgia, beginning immediately until sunset on the date of interment ...
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Maryland will fly its state flag at half-staff through sunset Sunday to honor victims of the COVID-19 pandemic, health care workers and fallen heroes. Gov. Larry Hogan said he directed the secretary of state to lower state flags starting at noon Friday.
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Flags at half-staff in North Carolina today to mourn victims of COVID-19. Governor Roy Cooper has ordered all North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff beginning today, Monday, June 1, 2020 through sunset for a Day of Mourning to honor those who passed away from the novel coronavirus.