Why Do We Lower Flags to Half-Mast During Times of Sorrow?

Why Do We Lower Flags to Half-Mast During Times of Sorrow? The sight of a flag lowered to half-mast is a powerful symbol, instantly conveying a sense of mourning, respect, and collective grief. But why do we drop flag to the half mast during sorrow? This tradition, deeply ingrained in many cultures around the world, … Read more

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