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Tag: President Obama

Posted on June 14, 2016 Flag News

Nation at Half-Staff for Orlando Mass Shooting

Following the largest mass shooting in the last 50 years, President Obama has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff until June 16th. In a proclamation the President stated: As a mark of respect for the victims of the act of hatred and terror perpetrated on Sunday, June 12, 2016,... Read more

Posted on August 29, 2014September 8, 2016 Flag Fun

ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Goes Presidential (& The Collins Group) Style

The viral phenomenon known as the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has reached the likes of former & current Presidents, as well as The Collins Group Team! If you’ve spent any time on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, or any other form of social media over the past month I’m sure you’ve heard of... Read more

American flags at Capitol on Inauguration Day
Posted on January 22, 2013January 22, 2013 Flag News

2013 Presidential Inauguration: Obama Steps into Second Term as the 44th President

Barack Obama addresses the country on a historic Monday as he officially begins his second term as Commander in Chief. President Barack Obama started his day like any other. Except that on this Monday, which also happens to be Martin Luther King Jr. Day, he will address the citizens of... Read more

Yankee Stadium flags at half-staff
Posted on September 18, 2012 Flag News

Flags at Half-Staff as the MLB Mourns Libya Victims

The President’s proclamation inspires the MLB to fly flags at half-staff. On Friday, September 15, MLB commissioner Bud Selig asked all major league clubs to fly their flags at half-staff until sunset on Sunday in order to support the government response as the nation mourns the slaying of four Americans... Read more

Posted on July 25, 2012August 2, 2012 Flag News

US Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Colorado Shooting Victims

President Obama Orders All US Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Colorado Shooting Victims. July 25th, 2012 – Today, President Obama has called for all American flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of the Aurora, Colorado shooting victims and their families.  US flags are to be at half-staff... Read more

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