{"title":"American Flag Etiquette","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Guide to American Flag Etiquette \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStandards of Respect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tThe Flag Code, which \nformalizes and unifies the traditional   ways in which we give respect \nto the flag, also contains specific instructions   on how the flag is \nnot to be used. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThey are:\n\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe flag   should never be dipped to any person or thing. It is flown upside down only as a   distress signal. \n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe flag   should not be \nused as a drapery, or for covering a speakers desk, draping a   \nplatform, or for any decoration in general. Bunting of blue, white and \nred   stripes is available for these purposes. The blue stripe of the \nbunting should   be on the top. \n\t\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe flag   should never be \nused for any advertising purpose. It should not be embroidered,   \nprinted or otherwise impressed on such articles as cushions, \nhandkerchiefs,   napkins, boxes, or anything intended to be discarded \nafter temporary use.   Advertising signs should not be attached to the \nstaff or halyard. \n\t\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe flag   should not be \nused as part of a costume or athletic uniform, except that a flag   \npatch may be used on the uniform of military personnel, fireman, \npoliceman and   members of patriotic organizations. \n\t\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe flag   should never have\n placed on it, or attached to it, any mark, insignia, letter,   word, \nnumber, figure, or drawing of any kind. \n\t\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe flag   should never be used as a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying, or   delivering anything. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tWhen the flag is lowered, no \npart of it should touch the ground or   any other object; it should be \nreceived by waiting hands and arms. To store the   flag it should be \nfolded neatly and ceremoniously.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tThe flag should be   cleaned and mended when necessary.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tWhen a flag is so worn   it \nis no longer fit to serve as a symbol of our country, it should be \ndestroyed   by burning in a dignified manner.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\tMost American   Legion Posts regularly conduct a dignified flag burning\n ceremony, often on Flag Day, June 14th. Contact your local American \nLegion Hall and inquire about the   availability of this service.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDisplaying The Flag Outdoors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tWhen the flag is displayed \nfrom a staff projecting from a window, balcony, or a building, the   \nunion should be at the peak of the staff unless the flag is at half \nstaff.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tWhen it is displayed from \nthe same flagpole with another flag - of a state, community, society or \n  Scout unit - the flag of the United States must always be at the top \nexcept that   the church pennant may be flown above the flag during \nchurch services for Navy   personnel when conducted by a Naval chaplain \non a ship at sea.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tWhen the flag is   displayed \nover a street, it should be hung vertically, with the union to the   \nnorth or east. If the flag is suspended over a sidewalk, the flag's \nunion should   be farthest from the building.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tWhen flown with flags   of \nstates, communities, or societies on separate flag poles which are of \nthe   same height and in a straight line, the flag of the United States \nis always   placed in the position of honor - to its own right. The \nother flags may be   smaller but none may be larger. No other flag ever \nshould be placed above it.   The flag of the United States is always the\n first flag raised and the last to be   lowered.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tWhen flown with the   \nnational banner of other countries, each flag must be displayed from a \nseparate   pole of the same height. Each flag should be the same size. \nThey should be   raised and lowered simultaneously. The flag of one \nnation may not be displayed   above that of another nation.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRaising and Lowering The Flag\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tThe flag should be   raised \nbriskly and lowered slowly and ceremoniously. Ordinarily it should be   \ndisplayed only between sunrise and sunset. It should be illuminated if \ndisplayed   at night. The flag of the United States of America is \nsaluted as it is hoisted   and lowered. The salute is held until the \nflag is unsnapped from the halyard or   through the last note of music, \nwhichever is the longest.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDisplaying The Flag Indoors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tWhen on display, the   flag \nis accorded the place of honor, always positioned to its own right. \nPlace   it to the right of the speaker or staging area or sanctuary. \nOther flags should   be to the left.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tThe flag of the United   \nStates of America should be at the center and at the highest point of \nthe group   when a number of flags of states, localities, or societies \nare grouped for   display.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tWhen one flag is used   with \nthe flag of the United States of America and the staffs are crossed, the\n   flag of the United States is placed on its own right with its staff \nin front of   the other flag.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tWhen displaying the   flag \nagainst a wall, vertically or horizontally, the flag's union (stars) \nshould   be at the top, to the flag's own right, and to the observer's \nleft.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eParading and Saluting The Flag\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tWhen carried in a   \nprocession, the flag should be to the right of the marchers. When other \nflags   are carried, the flag of the United States may be centered in \nfront of the   others or carried to their right. When the flag passes in\n a procession, or when   it is hoisted or lowered, all should face the \nflag and salute.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Salute\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tTo salute, all persons   come\n to attention. Those in uniform give the appropriate formal salute. \nCitizens   not in uniform salute by placing their right hand over the \nheart and men with   head cover should remove it and hold it to left \nshoulder, hand over the heart.   Members of organizations in formation \nsalute upon command of the person in   charge.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tThe pledge of   allegiance \nshould be rendered by standing at attention, facing the flag, and   \nsaluting. When the national anthem is played or sung, citizens should \nstand at   attention and salute at the first note and hold the salute \nthrough the last   note. The salute is directed to the flag, if \ndisplayed, otherwise to the music.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Flag in Mourning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tTo place the flag at   half \nstaff, hoist it to the peak for an instant and lower it to a position \nhalf   way between the top and bottom of the staff. The flag is to be \nraised again to   the peak for a moment before it is lowered. On \nMemorial Day, the flag is   displayed at half staff until noon and at \nfull staff from noon to sunset.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tThe flag is to be flown   at \nhalf staff in mourning for designated, principal government leaders and \nupon   presidential or gubernatorial order.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tWhen used to cover a   \ncasket, the flag should be placed with the union at the head and over \nthe left   shoulder. It should not be lowered into the grave.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdditional Links For Flag Etiquette\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ushistory.org\/betsy\/flagetiq.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eFlag Rules and   Regulations\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - describes how to fold the flag, display it, laws and   regulations, and more.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.usflag.org\/flag.etiquette.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eUSFlag.org: Flag Etiquette\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - provides standards of respect,   the flag in mourning, and more.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.everlifememorials.com\/collections\/american-flag-etiquette.oembed","provider":"Everlife Memorials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}