But since the inauguration fell during that time, state governments and the U.S. Capitol decided to fly flags at full-staff for Monday's events. “On January 20th, the flags at t

Despite U.S. flag code restrictions, many flags in the United States will be at full staff. Just 22 days ago, the 39th president Jimmy Carter passed away. Flag code law states that the flag on a president’s inauguration day must be flown half-staff 30 days from the death of a former president.

"On January 20th, the flags at the Capitol will fly at full-staff to celebrate our country coming together behind the inauguration of our 47th President, Donald Trump," Johnson said in a statement. "The flags will be lowered back to half-staff the following day to continue honoring President Jimmy Carter.”

The comedian spoke about the Los Angeles wildfires and Carter's visit to Palestine before turning to the president-elect in his "SNL" opening monologue.

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Donald Trump is being sworn in as president of the Unites States, the flags at the White House remained at half-staff. Here’s why they weren't changed for inauguration day.