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The weekend went too fast for me! But we're about to start a new week, kids, so let's start it out with Today's Tip for Monday!
SOME TIPS ON U. S. FLAG ETIQUETTE
It occurred to me that a lot of people aren't sure about the proper way to display the American flag. I keep a flag etiquette guide handy at home, and here are a few of the flag-flying Tips from it.
When the flag is suspended from a staff projecting horizontally from a building, the union (the blue/stars part) should be at the peak of the staff - except when the flag is at half staff.
If other flags are flown on the same staff with the U. S. flag, the American flag should be placed at the peak of the staff.
During the raising or lowering of the flag, or during its passage in a parade, all present should face the flag and stand at attention with hand over heart. Remove hats.
When the National Anthem is played, all present should face the flag and salute or place hand over heart. Remove hats.
The American flag should be to the right of speakers' platforms. All other flags should be at the speakers' left.
Bunting for ceremonial or decorative use should be arranged with the blue on top, white in the middle and red on the bottom.
The flag should never be used as a drapery or covering for a podium, platform or table, or for any decoration. If you want to decorate with the colors, use bunting.
The flag should never be used as part of a costume or athletic uniform, except that a flag patch may be used on the uniform of military personnel, firefighters, police officers and members of patriotic organizations.
Title 4 of the United States Code states that a flag flown after dusk should be illuminated. If you cannot illuminate your flag after dusk, take it down at dusk.
Never let the flag touch the ground.
When your flag gets too tattered to use anymore, it should be destroyed by burning. Many VFW and American Legion posts have flag-burning ceremonies on Flag Day, June 14th.
Pam, That is good to know. I wonder about the part that says the flag shouldn't be used for deccorating a podium. Is it okay when it's hung on the front of it? I see that a lot. Have a good day!
Title 4 of the United States Code states that a flag flown after dusk should be illuminated. If you cannot illuminate your flag after dusk, take it down at dusk.
Most of my neighbors don't follow this code. Thanks Pam for some great tips
Very excellent tips Pam, Flag etiquette is falling to the wayside in America.
Alot of people take for granted that people died for that symbol of our nation.
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