Flags have been waving since the passing of President Carter, but some states have decided to make an exception for the upcoming inauguration day.

Flags around the country are currently being flown at half-staff to honor former President Jimmy Carter who died in December.

In 1861, when Republican leader Abraham Lincoln was on his way to becoming President of the United States of America, the ...

"Our nation's flag will be prominently displayed at full-staff to honor the tradition of our founding fathers," he said in a memo.

Gov. Kay Ivey has directed flags at the Capitol and all state buildings to be raised to full-staff on Inauguration Day.