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national protocol
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Why Are Flags at Half Mast Today? The Hidden Meanings Behind a Universal Symbol
The practice traces back to maritime customs, where lowering a ship’s flag halfway was a sign of distress or respect for a fallen comrade. By the 19th century...
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The Hidden Meaning Behind Why Is a Flag at Half Mast
The practice isn’t arbitrary. It’s a deliberate act of protocol, rooted in naval traditions where lowering a flag halfway down a mast was a signal of distress...