Flag Status - Office of the Governor
Authority on Flag Protocol
The President and Governor of Idaho have the authority to order the U.S. and State of Idaho flags to be flown at half-staff within Idaho on specific occasions.
Half-Staff Flag Directive
Honoring Former Vice President Dick Cheney
Honoring the Memory of Former Vice President Richard Cheney
Richard “Dick” Cheney served as the 46th Vice President of the United States under President George W. Bush.
Legal Basis - Title 4, United States Code, Chapter 1
- Flag shall be flown at half-staff for 30 days following the death of the President or a former President.
- For 10 days from the death of the Vice President, Chief Justice or retired Chief Justice of the United States, or Speaker of the House of Representatives.
- From the day of death until interment of an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, a Secretary of an executive or military department, a former Vice President, or the Governor of a State, territory, or possession.
- On the day of death and the following day for a Member of Congress.
Note: The day of interment has not been established as of this notice.
Author's Summary
This directive clarifies the occasions and durations for flying flags at half-staff in Idaho, reflecting respect for national and state leaders based on federal law.
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