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There are two recognized definitions of the term "Flag Day". The first definition is used to designate a day to fly a Flag of a certain area, mostly that of nations; the second definition is used to designate a day set aside to honor an event specifically involving a national flag (e.g. creation/adoption). Flag days are usually codified in national Statutes , however, a decree by a head of state of the specific country can also order flag days. The display of the National Flag on this day, mainly to fix it at either full or half staff. The locations of where the flags are flown (and how are they flown) can be also dictated by national law or Decree . LIST OF FLAG DAYS In some countries, Flag Days are special Holiday s on which the National Flag must be flown from public buildings as required by law. Not all such flag days are necessarily public holidays. See: REFERENCES OTHER MEANINGS FOR "FLAG DAY"
In Malta, Flag Day honors the national patriot Capt. Joe Greno for leading the movement to end sufferage. SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS |
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