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Prior to Flag Day, June 14, 1923, neither the federal government nor the states had official guidelines governing the display of the United States' flag. On that date, the National Flag Code was constructed by representatives of over 68 organizations, under the auspices of the National Americanism Commission of the American Legion. The code ...
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 ...
§ 6 — Time and occasions for display § 7 — Position and manner of display § 8 — Respect for flag § 9 — Conduct during hoisting, lowering or passing of flag § 10 — Modification of rules and customs by President; Note that 36 U.S.C. § 110 is where Flag Day is codified.
There's a right and a wrong way, and right and wrong kinds of flags. Here's how to display the flag on your car, truck, or motorcycle, and where to get one.
Flag Day marks the day, 246 years ago, when Betsy Ross' creation of the Stars & Stripes as our national American flag. Here's how to display a U.S. flag.
Position the U.S. flag at the top of a staff. If displaying the U.S. flag on a staff alongside other flags, the U.S. flag must be positioned at the top of the staff. Illuminate the flag after ...
A national flag is a flag that represents and symbolizes a given nation. It is flown by the government of that nation, but can also be flown by its citizens. A national flag is typically designed with specific meanings for its colours and symbols, which may also be used separately from the flag as a symbol of the nation.
When you display the American flag on Memorial Day, there are rules to follow that ensure Old Glory is flown properly. Here's what to know about flag etiquette.