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The flag should never touch anything physically beneath it. [9] An urban myth claimed that if the flag touched the ground, it had to be destroyed under the Flag Code; however, it has been affirmed by the American Legion and state governments that this is not the case. [10] [11] The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding or drapery.
Red Ensign of the British Empire used as the flag of the Colony of Virginia (1606–1776) The Virginian state flag that was used during the Civil War in the 1860s. [5] [7] [8] Virginia State flag with the 1904 state seal State Flag from 1917 Virginian flag from the 1930s. In May 1776 the Virginian colony declared its independence from Great ...
Chapter 1: The Flag § 1 — Flag; stripes and stars on § 2 — Same; additional stars § 3 — Use of flag for advertising purposes; mutilation of flag § 4 — Pledge of allegiance to the flag; manner of delivery § 5 — Display and use of flag by civilians; codification of rules and customs; definition § 6 — Time and occasions for display
Map showing the flags of the 50 states of the United States, its five territories, and the capital district, Washington, D.C.. The flags of the U.S. states, territories, and the District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.) exhibit a variety of regional influences and local histories, as well as different styles and design principles.
The Pride flag flies outside the White House in Washington, D.C. in June 2023. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has directed only the U.S. flag be flown outside of U.S. facilities (AFP via Getty Images)
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Location of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States of America. This is a list of symbols of the United States Commonwealth of Virginia. Most of the items in the list are officially recognized symbols created by an act of the Virginia General Assembly and signed into law by the governor.
U.S. flags have been flying at half-staff at all federal properties including the Capitol since Dec. 29, when President Joe Biden ordered the measure of respect following Carter's death for 30 ...