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U.S., Michigan flags are at half-staff. Here's why

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered flags be lowered in observance of Patriot Day on Sept. 11, 2026, to honor 9/11 victims.

Sources (2)· Sep 11, 10:54 AM to Sep 11, 12:43 PM

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Detroit Free Press· Sep 11, 10:54 AMU.S., Michigan flags are at half-staff. Here's why
South Bend Tribune· Sep 11, 12:43 PMWhy Indiana flags are at half-staff today

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Before

Why were flags ordered to half-staff? Michigan honors Patriot Day, 9/11Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered flags be lowered in observance of Patriot Day on Sept. 11, 2026.

Detroit Free Press29d agoWhole story →

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Since

Gov. DeWine orders flags to half-staff for 9/11. When they go up againWhy are flags flying at half-staff? Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine orders flags lowered to honor 9/11 victims. Here's how long they'll be lowered.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Enquirer27d agoWhole story →

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