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Originally posted by IowaStatePhiPsi
Why is our federal government mourning his death in the same way we honor our leaders. [/B]
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Actually a national flag can be displayed at half-staff in honour of any world leader - and for any individual deemed worth of the honour by the head of state or governing body.
So the US has flags at half-staff, so do many other countries around the world (Canada being one).