“The original bear flag was famously crudely drawn ... founded in 1875 with a mission to preserve California’s “colorful history of the Gold Rush and early-day statehood.” ...

Flags have been lowered on flagpoles at state and federal buildings across California ... as one of the most influential statesmen in our history,” Biden said in his proclamation.

From California post offices to the U.S. Capitol, flags are flying at half-staff to ... him as one of the most influential statesmen in our history," Biden said. "He embodied the very best ...