Governor Wes Moore orders flags to half-staff for Reverend Jesse Jackson

Governor Wes Moore ordered the Maryland flag lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in honor of Reverend Jesse Jackson. The order recognizes his life and legacy in the civil rights movement.

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Governor Wes Moore issued this half-staff order for the Maryland flag in honor of Reverend Jesse Jackson.

The source says the flag is to be lowered from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

The reason given is Reverend Jesse Jackson’s death on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, and the notice describes him as a giant of the civil rights movement and a champion for the dignity of working people.

The source does not limit the order to named counties, cities, or facilities, so it applies jurisdiction-wide across Maryland.

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Last reviewed August 26, 2026