The timing of former President Jimmy Carter's death created a point of conflict for those wanting to see flags fully raised when Trump retakes office.
Congresswoman Mary Fallin represents the Fifth District of Oklahoma, which includes most of Oklahoma County and all of Pottawatomie and Seminole Counties. Overwhelmingly elected in November 2006 ...
Several Republican Governors have pledged to fly their flags at full-staff, despite President Biden’s former directive.
Most of the time, the observance lasts for one day. Gov. Mary Fallin matched federal guidelines when she ordered flags to be lowered for 30 days after former President George H.W. Bush died in 2018.