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Why are flags at half-staff? It's Peace Officers Memorial Day

"Our grateful country joins them in honoring the memory of the fallen officers who gave their lives protecting their fellow citizens, and we stand resolutely beside the families they left behind," the...

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Why US flags are flying at half-staff in every state today

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Why are flags at half-staff? DeWine honors police, peace officers

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Flags are lowered to half-staff for annual Peace Officers Memorial Day

Flags in Washington State will be lowered to half-staff in observance of the annual Peace Officers Memorial Day.

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Flags at half-staff today: Why the U.S. honors Peace Officer Memorial Day

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Why are flags at half-staff today in CT? Here's why they'll be lowered until sunset

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Why are flags at half-staff today in the US? What to know

President Donald Trump proclaimed May 15, 2026, as Peace Officers Memorial Day and May 10 through May 16 as Police Week.

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Flags at half-staff May 15 for Peace Officers Memorial Day in Wisconsin

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Why are flags at half-staff in Oregon?

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International Day of Peace 2025 – Theme, History and Significance

The International Day of Peace, also known as World Peace Day, is celebrated every year on September 21. It was first established by the United Nations in 1981 to promote peace and encourage people to stop violence and conflict. In 2001, the UN declared it ...

Why are flags at half-staff today? Peace Officers Memorial Day is May 15

Flags are at half-staff on May 15 to honor Peace Officers Memorial Day. President Donald Trump issued a proclamation designating the day and the surrounding days as Police Week. The day honors law enforcement officers who have fallen or been injured in the line of duty.