Why Flags Are At Half-Staff In Your State Today | REVEALED

Flags in several US states were lowered on Saturday to pay tribute to those killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. In Iowa, Governor Kim Reynolds issued an order on Friday for flags to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset to mark Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.

Here are details about the states that lowered their flags to half-staff for Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day:

Connecticut

Governor Ned Lamont directed flags to be flown at half-staff on December 7 to honor the 2,400+ lives lost during the Pearl Harbor attack. Additionally, the Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge in New Haven was illuminated in red, white, and blue to commemorate the day.

Hawaii

Governor Josh Green ordered US and state flags to half-staff at all state offices and agencies from sunrise to sunset on December 7. Hawaii holds a significant connection to Pearl Harbor as the location of the 1941 attack. The state emphasized the enduring peace and friendship forged between the U.S. and Japan since the event.

Massachusetts

Governor Maura Healey ordered flags to half-staff at state buildings, commemorating the sacrifices made during the Pearl Harbor attack. Massachusetts routinely participates in this national observance to honor World War II veterans.

Nevada

Flags were lowered at all state buildings by order of Governor Joe Lombardo. This honored the memory of those who perished in the attack.

New Hampshire

Governor Chris Sununu followed a presidential proclamation, lowering flags to half-staff across the state as part of the national remembrance.

Wisconsin

Governor Tony Evers also directed flags to half-staff statewide to mark this day, reflecting on the lives lost and the heroism of those who served.