Flags continue to fly at half-staff in Wisconsin in remembrance of former Vice President Dick Cheney.
Cheney, who served as vice president under former President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009, died on Nov. 3 at 84. He is viewed as one of the most powerful and controversial vice presidents in U.S. history.
President Donald Trump has yet to issue an official proclamation about Cheney’s passing, but flags were lowered at the White House on Nov. 4, USA TODAY reported.
How long will flags be at half-staff in Wisconsin?
Flags have been at half-staff since Nov. 6 and are ordered to fly at half-staff until sunset on Nov. 20 — the day of Cheney’s interment services — in accordance with U.S. Flag Code.
Where will flags be at half-staff in Wisconsin?
The American flag and the Wisconsin state will flag fly half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations belonging to the state of Wisconsin.
Why do flags fly at half-staff?
Flags are usually flown at half-staff after national tragedies or deaths of government officials, military members or other first responders. They may also be at half-staff for Memorial Day or other national days of remembrance, including 9/11, according to USA.gov.
“The United States flag flies at half-staff or at half-mast when the nation or a state is in mourning,” USA.gov says. “The president, a state governor, or the mayor of the District of Columbia can order flags to fly at half-staff.”
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Flags will be at half-staff in Wisconsin until Nov. 20. Here’s why
Reporting by Cailey Gleeson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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