Flying the Flag

by Kids Discover

Today is Memorial Day, when we honor people who died while serving in the U.S. military. Tradition holds that the American flag be flown at half-staff until noon, to honor the dead, and then raised to full staff to honor service members who are carrying on their mission. (Tammy Kay / Shutterstock)

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