American Flag Etiquette
The U.S. Flag Code formalizes and unifies the traditional ways in which all Americans should give respect to the flag, also contains specific instructions on how the flag is not to be used. The following is a quick list of do’s and don’ts associated with Old Glory, the U.S. Flag. When displaying the flag, DO the following: Display the U.S. flag from sunrise to sunset on buildings and stationary flagstaffs in the open. When a patriotic effect is desired the flag may be displayed 24-hours a day if properly illuminated during the hours of darkness. When placed on a single staff or…