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Re: Trivia question (clarification)



Actually, I understand "half-mast" to be correct only in naval and marine
usage. "Half-staff" otherwise.

Best wishes,

Thomas Berry, Archivist
Historical Construction Equipment Association
16623 Liberty Hi Road
Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
Phone 419-352-5616
Fax 419-352-6086
tberry@hcea.net
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Jill Ann Hurst" <Hurst@HURSTASSOCIATES.COM>
To: <ARCHIVES@LISTSERV.MUOHIO.EDU>
Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2001 10:27 AM
Subject: Trivia question (clarification)


> I should clarify.  I am not looking for the rules, I am looking for a
> site or something that will tell me specific WHO is being honored when a
> State flies it flag at half-mast (or half-staff).
>
> Thanks!
>
> Jill
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jill Ann Hurst [mailto:Hurst@HurstAssociates.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2001 9:47 AM
> To: Archives & Archivists
> Subject: Trivia question
>
>
> This is not work related, but something I have wondered about.  Maybe
> you all can satisfy my curiosity!
>
> Often municipalities and states will fly the American flag at half mast.
> For example, very recently the flags on the NYS Thruway were at half
> mast (at State Trooper barracks and rest stops).  [BTW I'd like to think
> it was for the passing of Dick Schapp, but I doubt it.]  Is there a web
> site or something that people can go to that will tell why flags are at
> half mast?  I'm interested at the state level.
>
> I look forward to your answers!
>
> Jill
>
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