White House lowers flags for Dick Cheney
The White House lowered their flags in honor of Vice President Dick Cheney who died at age 84.
Flags across Wisconsin will fly at half-staff in remembrance of former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, who died Nov. 3 at 84, according to Wisconsin’s Department of Military Affairs.
Cheney, who served as vice president under former President George W. Bush, died from complications of pneumonia, cardiac and vascular disease, according to a statement from his family. He is viewed as one of the most powerful and controversial vice presidents in U.S. history.
President Donald Trump has yet to issue an official proclamation or comment publicly on Cheney’s death, but flags were lowered at the White House beginning Nov. 4, USA TODAY reported.
How long will flags be at half-staff in Wisconsin?
American flags are ordered to fly at half-staff until sunset on the day of Cheney’s interment services, according to the state Department of Military Affairs. The date has not yet been released.
Where will flags be at half-staff in Wisconsin?
The American flag and the Wisconsin state will flag fly half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations belonging to the state of Wisconsin.
Why do flags fly at half-staff?
Flags are usually flown at half-staff after national tragedies or deaths of government officials, military members or other first responders. They may also be at half-staff for Memorial Day or other national days of remembrance, including 9/11, according to USA.gov.
“The United States flag flies at half-staff or at half-mast when the nation or a state is in mourning,” USA.gov says. “The president, a state governor, or the mayor of the District of Columbia can order flags to fly at half-staff.”
