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a memorial of some sort. for example if a president dies, or if troops die.

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Flying a flag at half-mast is a symbol of respect, mourning, or distress.

The location of the half-mast position varies by country. Some, like Britain, fly the half mast-flag exactly one flag's width down from its normal position but no lower. Other countries, like the US, use the middle of the mast position but may allow up to the 2/3 position.

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To acknowledge the death of an important public figure such as a Senator or Governor.

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Flying a flag at half-mast is a sign of mourning. It doesn't necessarily have to be an important public figure; it would be perfectly acceptable to fly a flag at half mast at your home if there was a death in your family (especially a soldier).

Flags were flown at half-mast after 9/11. Flags have been flown at half-mast for the assassination of presidents.

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When a flag is flown at half mast, it means that someone important (president, high member of congress) has died.

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It means someone important has died, or something bad has happened.

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This is done to recognize the passing of some noteworthy person.

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Something sad happened like someone died

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