(The Center Square) – Flags should fly at full staff in South Carolina, by order of Gov. Henry McMaster, for Monday’s presidential inauguration then return to half-staff honoring former President Jimmy Carter.
President-elect Donald Trump prefers all flags to go up for the day. Deaths of American presidents are usually followed by a 30-day window nationwide with flags lowered in honor, according to the U.S. flag code.
McMaster, in his executive order on Wednesday, cited the actions of previous presidents and ultimately said the flag code does not include all situations. He noted Inauguration Day to be one of celebration and unity, and said his attempt is to “harmonize applicable statutes.”
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Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, rather than observe the 30-day window, ordered half-staff through the Jan.
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