why were flags half mast today

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Flags are at half-staff today to honor the death of former Vice President Dick Cheney; presidents and governors typically order half-staff observances to commemorate national or regional figures, with the White House and many states issuing proclamations that flags be lowered for a set period. If you’d like, I can pull official proclamations or local/state notices for today’s status in your area and summarize them.