Flags around Missouri will be at half-staff until sunset on Aug. 31.

President Donald Trump issued the order on Aug. 27 to remember the victims of the shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis . Two children were killed and 17 people were injured as they were attending mass to celebrate the first week of school.

All flags on public grounds will be at half-staff. Individuals and businesses are encouraged to do the same.

What's the difference between half-mast and half-staff for flags?

Half-mast is used when the flag is flown from a flagpole, typically referring to a ship mast or similar structures, according to Federal Flags. Half-mast means the flag is flown two-thirds up between the top and bottom of the flagstaff.

Half-staff is the term used for flags o

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