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Why were flags ordered to half-staff? Michigan honors Patriot Day, 9/11

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered flags be lowered in observance of Patriot Day on Sept. 11, 2026.

Sources (2)+1 copy· Sep 10, 2:04 PM to Sep 11, 12:43 PM

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Detroit Free Press· Sep 10, 2:04 PMWhy were flags ordered to half-staff? Michigan honors Patriot Day, 9/11
South Bend Tribune· Sep 11, 12:43 PMWhy Indiana flags are at half-staff today

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