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In the event of the death of a current or former President, like the recent death of President Ronald Reagan, the flag s
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"In the event of the death of a current or former President, like the recent death of President Ronald Reagan, the flag should be flown at half-staff for thirty days from the day of the death"

- Michael K. Simpson

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This quote by Michael K. Simpson is referring to the protocol for honoring the death of an existing or former President. In case of the death of a President, the flag must be flown at half-staff for thirty days from the day of the death. This suggests respect and mourning for the President and their service to the nation. This procedure was just recently observed following the death of President Ronald Reagan. The flag was flown at half-staff for thirty days in his honor. This is a custom that has actually been observed for many years and is a method to lionize for the President and their service to the country.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Michael K. Simpson somewhere between September 8, 1950 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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