January 28, 2025  

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Gov. Whitmer Raises Flags Following Conclusion of Flag Honors for Former President Jimmy Carter 

LANSING, Mich.—Today, in accordance with a presidential proclamation, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags throughout the state of Michigan to be returned to full-staff today following the conclusion of the 30-day period of flag honors for former President Jimmy Carter.  

To lower flags to half-staff, flags should be hoisted first to the peak for an instant and then lowered to the half-staff position. The process is reversed before the flag is lowered for the day. 

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