Memorial Day Half-staff Etiquette for Properly Honoring Our Nation’s Heroes. While Memorial Day has largely become the “kickoff” to summer with outdoor celebrations and barbecues please take a moment to remember the men and women who died serving in the United States Armed Forces, the reason we celebrate Memorial Day each year.... Read more
Five ways to show the flag respect, along with who enforces the US Flag Code and what happens if you break it. The US Flag Code sets forth a number of proper ways to handle and display the American flag. Each guideline is meant as a way of showing the... Read more
Should or can you wear the American flag as clothing? Here is what the U.S. Flag Code says about wearing the American flag. Many people like to show off their patriotism by wearing the American flag as clothing, but is that proper etiquette according the US Flag Code? The issue... Read more
In order to fly a US flag at night, you will need to properly illuminate the flag. Some flags should never fly during bad weather. Most people believe you are not allowed to fly the stars and stripes at night. However, this is only partly true. According to the US... Read more
Folding the American flag into a triangle gives unique honor and respect to the flag. Have you ever wondered what each of the 13 folds represents? Below we explain what each of the folds mean. The first fold is a symbol of life. The second fold is for our belief... Read more
Flagpole guidelines regarding the height of a flagpole appropriate for various sized flags. Since the early days of this country, the U.S. Flag Code has outlined proper flag etiquette on everything from when, where, and how you should fly an American flag. But, did you know there are also general... Read more
Have you ever seen an upside down American flag? We certainly hope not, but it is possible that you have. If you have spotted this at some point in your life, did you understand the symbolism? In general, members of the United States Military would be most likely to recognize... Read more
No flag will fly forever but by following these flag care tips, you can prolong the life of your flag for as long as possible. No American flag will last forever, but by following a few simple flag care tips, you can prolong its life so it flies for as... Read more
Do you follow proper National Anthem Etiquette? Here’s what to do when you hear the singing of the National Anthem at a sporting event. Almost halfway through the baseball season and nearing the beginning of football season, game day rituals are in full force. A common game day ritual, prior... Read more
Half-staff versus half-mast, did you know there is a difference between the two? Here is what makes the 2 terms different and how to use them properly. On national holidays of recognition, such at Memorial Day and Patriot Day, flags fly at half-staff between the summit and bottom of a... Read more