<P> Half - mast or half - staff refers to a flag flying below the summit on a pole . In many countries this is seen as a symbol of respect , mourning , distress , or in some cases , a salute . Strictly speaking , flags are said to be half - mast if flown from ships , and half - staff if on land , although not all regional variations of English use `` half - staff '' . </P>
<P> Half - mast or half - staff refers to a flag flying below the summit on a pole . In many countries this is seen as a symbol of respect , mourning , distress , or in some cases , a salute . Strictly speaking , flags are said to be half - mast if flown from ships , and half - staff if on land , although not all regional variations of English use `` half - staff '' . </P>
when is the flag to be flown at half staff
when is the flag to be flown at half staff
a symbol of respect , mourning , distress , or in some cases , a salute
a symbol of respect , mourning , distress , or in some cases , a salute