Statements (27)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Flag position
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| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
gptkb:Half-mast
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| gptkbp:commonIn |
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkb:United_States Commonwealth countries |
| gptkbp:contrastsWith |
Flag at full mast
Full-staff |
| gptkbp:etymology |
Derived from naval tradition
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| gptkbp:firstDocumented |
17th century
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| gptkbp:flagPosition |
One flag-width below the top of the pole
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Half-staff
|
| gptkbp:notableExample |
After national tragedies
After the death of a head of state |
| gptkbp:performedBy |
Lowering a flag to a position below the summit of a pole
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| gptkbp:regulates |
Government protocols
Military protocols |
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
Death of prominent individuals
National days of mourning Tragic events |
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
Remembrance
Grief Respect for the deceased |
| gptkbp:usedFor |
Sign of distress
Sign of mourning Sign of respect |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Half-mast
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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