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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.
A flag protocol (or flag code) is a set of rules and regulations for the display of flags within a country, including national, subnational, and foreign flags. Generally, flag protocols call for the national flag to be the most prominent flag (i.e, in the position of honor), flown highest and to its own right (the viewer's left) and for the ...
In the Boy Scouts of America, [3] To The Colors is recommended for both raising and lowering the flag (preceded by Retreat in the evening as per the US Army protocol). The Boy Scouts of America offer a Bugling Merit Badge, [ 4 ] requiring a Scout to properly sound a choice of ten of fifteen named bugle calls, of which To the Colors is one.
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To honor our veterans, as a Memorial Day, Flag Day, or Fourth of July commemoration, or just as a general act of patriotism, many American motorists choose to display the Stars and Stripes as a ...
The hoist commences at the first note of To the Color, with the flag reaching the top of its staff or pole at the last note. Similarly, Retreat is sounded before the evening gun, followed by To the Color as the flag is lowered, with similar synchronization of call and hoist. __ Just plain Bill 15:01, 18 March 2011 (UTC)
If you wish to do so, there's proper etiquette for that, too. The correct placement of an American flag at a veteran’s grave is one foot in front of the headstone, in the center. Some military ...
Thailand has a "Flag Code" that determines how the flag should be displayed and respected. [46] [47] Section 7 of the "Flag Code" mandates that, upon seeing the raising or lowering of the flag at 08:00 and 18:00, general civilians should stand at attention and face the flag. In cases where only the National Anthem is heard, or one is in a ...