which gives Singapore the nickname of the Lion City, as well as the national flags of both countries. The number 60 symbolises the Diamond Jubilee of the diplomatic relations between Thailand and ...

The U.S. flag is a powerful symbol of pride, and it is fitting and respectful that only the U.S. flag be flown or displayed at U.S. facilities, both domestically and abroad.” Those who violate the ...

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The order outlines that, aside from the stars and stripes, the only flags which are permitted to fly are the Prisoner of War/Missing in Action, officially recognized as a national symbol by ...

The U.S. State Department has adopted a new policy under the Trump administration that effectively blocks U.S. embassies and outposts from flying Pride and Black Lives Matter flags, a report said ...

The flag of the United States of America and the flag of the state of Utah are currently at Full Staff. Jan. 15, 2025 – Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has issued an order for the flags of the United States ...

According to U.S. flag code, "all federal buildings, grounds and naval vessels" will fly at half-staff for 30 days after the death of a president Win McNamee/Getty; MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty ...

After Monday's presidential inauguration, flags fly back at half-staff in Texas. According to a press release from the White House, flags were ordered to be flown at full-staff at the White House ...

HERKIMER — Vietnam War combat medic Staff Sgt. Ron Schoonmaker (Ret.), of Ilion, isn’t known as “The Flag Man” for nothing. For years he has been responsible for organizing an effort to ...

MORROW, Ohio (WCMH) — An Ohio school district has rejected a policy that would’ve restricted which flags and symbols can be displayed in the classroom, a proposal opponents said was meant to ...

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