Politics & Government

Why Are Flags at Half-Staff?

The U.S. and the Commonwealth flags will be at half-staff from Dec. 3-7, 2015.

In accordance with the Presidential proclamation and as ordered by Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag shall be flown at half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015 until sunset on Monday, Dec. 7, 2015 in honor of the victims of the San Bernardino, California attack on Dec.2.

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