Woodhull Memorial Flagstaff

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At about 90 feet tall, the Woodhull flagpole is one of only two flagpoles located in Arlington National Cemetery. Erected in 1924, the Woodhull flagpole is dedicated to f Commander Maxwell Woodhull, who served in the United States Navy from 1813 to 1863.

The flags on the Woodhull flagpole fly at half-staff, commencing one-half hour before th e first burial service of the day. They remain at half-staff until one-half hour after the last service.

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