Short answer: Flags are at half-staff today to honor the passing of a notable public figure, Vice President Dick Cheney, per presidential proclamation and state-level orders. Context and details:
- The White House and various states have issued proclamations or orders directing that flags be flown at half-staff to mourn Dick Cheney, who served as Vice President and who recently passed away. These actions are typically formalized through a presidential proclamation and, in some cases, accompanying state warrants or executive orders.
- The half-staff status is part of a long-standing protocol for mourning notable public figures and is often observed nationwide on federal property and at state facilities, depending on the issuing authority and the scope of the proclamation.
- The exact duration can vary: some proclamations specify a window (e.g., through interment or a designated day), while others may spell out specific hours or dates. If you need the precise end date and which buildings are affected in your location, I can look up the latest official proclamations for your state or locality.
If you’d like, I can pull the current official details for your state or city (who issued the order, start/end times, and eligible buildings) and provide the exact wording.
