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The U.S. flag is defined by 4 U.S.C. § 5, executive order and official government standards: . The flag of the United States for the purpose of this chapter shall be defined according to sections 1 and 2 of this title and Executive Order 10834 issued pursuant thereto.
The national flag of the United States, often referred to as the American flag or the U.S. flag, consists of thirteen horizontal stripes, alternating red and white, with a blue rectangle in the canton bearing fifty small, white, five-pointed stars arranged in nine offset horizontal rows, where rows of six stars alternate with rows of five stars.
The U.S. flag code lays out parameters for lowering the U.S. flag to half-staff, including a 30-day period for current or former presidents to cover flags at federal government buildings and their grounds, as well as at U.S. embassies and other facilities abroad, including military installations and vessels.
During a press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked if the White House would reconsider its decision to fly the flags at half-staff, in light of Trump’s raised ...
The U.S. flag flutters on the National Mall a day before U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is scheduled to be inaugurated for a second term, in Washington, DC on Jan. 19, 2025.
The flag of the United States is used to drape the coffins of deceased veterans of the armed forces. When it is so used, the Union (white stars on blue background) is placed above the deceased's left shoulder. According to United States Code found in Title 4, Chapter 1 pertaining to patriotic customs and observances:
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has issued an order stating U.S. facilities can only fly the American flag outside their buildings, according to a new report.. Rubio issued the order Tuesday night ...
President Biden called for flags to be flown at half staff to honor the life former First Lady Rosalynn Carter.