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§ 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
Full text of United States Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, available at Cornell University Law School. "Tattered: Investigation of an American Icon" is a documentary photo essay, investigating the principle identity, misuse, commodification and desecration of the American flag in the context of the U.S. Flag Code. “God for Harry! England and Saint ...
If you want to fly the stars and stripes, here's what you need to know about proper American flag etiquette and the U.S. Flag Code. ... 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us. Mail. Sign in.
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 flag to never touch the ground.
Flag etiquette has long been established to treat the flag with dignity. In 1942, Congress created the U.S. Flag Code , which provides guidelines for displaying and caring for the flag.
The flag we fly today is not how it appeared two centuries ago. The original flag, created in 1776, was designed with 13 stars and 13 stripes to represent the 13 American colonies.
Here's how to properly dispose of American flag in a respectful way. DeSid - Getty Images. ... Actually, according to the U.S. Flag Code, the preferred method of disposal is burning.
Title 4 of the United States Code; F. United States Flag Code This page was last edited on 27 January 2016, at 01:49 (UTC). Text ...