U.S., State Flags to Be Lowered for COVID-19 Victims
Following proclamations from President Joe Biden and Gov. Pete Ricketts, all flags will be flown at half staff through Friday, Feb. 26.
- published: 2021/02/23
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On Tuesday, Feb. 23, Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts, in accordance with a proclamation from the White House, announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff to honor the victims of the coronavirus pandemic.
Flags will be flown at half-staff until sunset on Friday, Feb. 26.
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