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Though federal flag code dictates a 30-day mourning period after the death of a former president, not everyone is complying. Here's what we know.

An Arizona town will be flying flags at all town buildings at full-staff on Inauguration Day.In a news release, a letter written by the town of Fountain Hills Town Manager Rachael Goodwin said she received input from several council members and members of the public regarding whether or not the flag should be flown at half-staff during President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday,

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin ordered to raise flags temporarily for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, despite the mourning period to honor Jimmy Carter.

Republican governors across eight states have ordered flags to be flown at full-staff during Trump's inauguration. The states include: Texas, Florida, Tennessee, Oklahoma, North Dakota, Nebraska and Alabama. The flag was flown at half-staff to honor of former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on December 29 at the age of 100.

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has ordered flags to be raised on Monday for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, despite the 30-day mourning period for Jimmy Carter's death.

Flags have been waving since the passing of President Carter, but some states have decided to make an exception for the upcoming inauguration day.

Trew Nelson, a Coal Ridge High School graduate, recently made history as a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Honor Guard. The 20-year-old seaman participated in two major events: the funeral of former President

The new order makes it so flags must be flown at full-staff on federal property for all future presidential inaugurations.

At least 30 governors ordered flags to be flown at full-staff on Inauguration Day, raising flags before the end of the mourning period for Jimmy Carter.

Despite the rule being well known and previously observed, the incoming president was vocally unhappy about the flags flying at half-mast during his inauguration. Trump said the Democrats were "giddy" about the idea of having lower flags during his inauguration.

In remembrance of former President Jimmy Carter's humanitarian efforts and legacy, flags are flying at half-staff for 30 days after his death on December 29, 2024. On January 9, 2025, government offices were closed and a burial ceremony was performed at the Washington National Cathedral.