Governor orders flags to half-staff in honor of Senator Lindsey Graham

Flags should be lowered to half-staff in honor of the life and public service of South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham.

July 15, 2026 at 6:40 AM CDT — July 19, 2026 at 8:33 PM CDT Texas · stateOfficial source

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), official photo, 113th United States Congress.U.S. Senate Photo Office, Brett Flashnick

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President Trump orders flags to half-staff in honor of Senator Lindsey Graham

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Begins: July 15, 2026 at 6:40 AM CDT
Ends: July 19, 2026 at 8:33 PM CDT

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Connected federal order EndedUnited States President Trump orders flags to half-staff in honor of Senator Lindsey Graham President Donald Trump ordered all American flags throughout the United States lowered to half-staff in honor of the life and achievements of Senator Lindsey Graham. Flags are to remain lowered until 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2026. July 12, 2026 at 8:30 PM EDT
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EndedTexas Governor Greg Abbott orders flags to half-staff for Israel remembrance Governor Greg Abbott orders flags of the State of Texas on all state buildings, facilities, and offices to half-staff on Wednesday, October 7, in solidarity with Israel and in honor of the lives lost in the terrorist attack and ensuing violence. Flags return to full-staff at sunset that day, and Texans, businesses, municipalities, and other political subdivisions are encouraged to lower the Texas flag for the same period. October 7, 2026 at 7:29 AM CDT
EndedOhio Governor DeWine orders flags to half-staff in honor of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham In accordance with the President of the United States, Governor Mike DeWine has ordered that flags be flown at half-staff in remembrance of United States Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina. July 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM EDT
CorrectedWisconsin Wisconsin posts presidential flag order honoring Senator Lindsey Graham Wisconsin’s Department of Military Affairs posted a presidential order directing the U.S. flag to half-staff at the locations specified in the proclamation, immediately through 6:00 p.m. on July 18, 2026. The linked documents do not establish a separate Governor Evers directive for Wisconsin flags. July 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM CDT
CorrectedMichigan Governor Whitmer honors Sen. Lindsey Graham Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of Senator Lindsey Graham. July 13, 2026 at 1:00 AM EDT
EndedSouth Carolina Governor McMaster orders flags to half-staff for Converse Alvah Chellis, III Governor McMaster orders flags to be lowered from sunrise to sunset on June 18, 2026, in honor of Converse Alvah Chellis, III, recognizing his extraordinary legacy and lifetime of service to South Carolina. June 18, 2026 at 6:14 AM EDT
EndedNew York Governor Hochul orders flags to half-staff in honor of Former Representative Richard L. Ot Flags will be flown at half-staff across New York State on February 18 to honor the life and public service of Former Representative Richard L. Ottinger, who passed away on February 16 at the age of 97. February 18, 2026 at 12:00 AM EST

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