Does the host nation flag fly at half-staff/mast with the American flag?

No. Not always.

For September 11, only America was attacked and only America flies it’s flag at half-staff. Other nations can authorize their flag at half-staff, it just depends.

See here: http://drillmaster.wpengine.com/2012/07/16/the-american-flag-at-half-staff/.

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