- The U. S. Flag is
always to its own right, or left as you see it. When displayed
with other flags, it is always the highest or never lower than
other flags. No other flag displayed may be larger than the Flag.
The Flag is never dipped below head level and should never touch
the ground.
- At a podium or speakers
platform the Flag is always to the right as it faces the audience,
all other flags should be on the left.
- When displayed on
a wall either vertically or horizontally, the stars, or union,
should be positioned at the observers left top or left side respectfully. When
displayed over a street the union always faces North or East
depending on the direction viewed.
If suspended over
a sidewalk, the stars always face away from the building.
- When covering a coffin
the union is to the head and over the left shoulder. Anyone
can request their coffin be draped with the Flag.
- The Flag is displayed
from sunrise to sunset on any day proclaimed by the president
or governor. The Flag is flown over the White House only
when he president is in Washington DC
- When placed on a vehicle
the Flag is on the right fender, or right side as you view the
road.
- The Flag may be cleaned
or washed or repaired if necessary.
No Flag can be
worn as clothing, although Flag patches for uniforms are acceptable
- The Flag should not
be flown at night unless illuminated.
Unless it is made
from all purpose material, the Flag should not be displayed in
the rain or bad weather
- Flags must be burned
when discarded
- There are no penalties
for desecration of the Flag
- The Flag is traditionally
flown on:
New Years Day - Inauguration Day - Lincoln's Birthday - Washington's
Birthday - Easter Sunday - Mother's Day - Armed Forces Day -
Memorial Day [On Memorial Day the Flag should be half staff until
Noon, and full staff after] - Flag Day - Independence Day - Labor
Day - Constitution Day - Columbus Day - Veterans Day - Thanksgiving
Day - Christmas Day - Election Day - State and Local Holidays
- Anniversary day of a state's admission to the Union.
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