Short answer: Flags were at half-staff yesterday to honor a specific person or event as ordered by a government authority. The exact reason depends on the jurisdiction and the issuing official. What happened yesterday

• In many U.S. states, governors issue half-staff orders to mark a death, disaster, or memorial event. For example, governors have directed flags to half-staff for veterans, first responders, or victims of tragedies, and sometimes for national figures or significant anniversaries. [web results indicate multiple state-level orders around November 13, 2025, for various honorees including veterans and public figures].

How to determine the precise reason for your location

• Identify your state or country and the date of the half-staff order. Check the official governor or state government website for an executive order or proclamation outlining who/what is being honored and the duration..

• Local news outlets often report on these proclamations with exact wording and affected buildings..

If you share your location (city/state or country) or the specific date you’re curious about, I can point to the exact proclamation and the reason behind yesterday’s half-staff order.