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Category: Flag Etiquette

American Flag
Posted on October 1, 2019October 3, 2019 Flag Etiquette Flag Information

Flagpole Guidelines

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

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Posted on January 30, 2019January 31, 2019 Flag Etiquette

5 Ways to Show the Flag Respect

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

Posted on November 7, 2018 Flag Etiquette Flag Information

How to Properly Fly the US Flag- CollinsFlags.com

Here are all the major things you need to know regarding how to fly a U.S. flag. As a proud American, you understand all the flag represents and why it deserves to be treated with the utmost of respect. While you may know the basics that the flag should never... Read more

American flag etiquette
Posted on July 18, 2018July 18, 2018 Flag Etiquette

American Flag Etiquette in a Nutshell

Following proper American flag etiquette can get complicated at times; here is a quick and easy guide to use whenever flying or handling a U.S. flag The U.S. Flag Code is full of guidelines regarding how and when to handle and fly the American flag. With so many rules to... Read more

Posted on May 23, 2018May 23, 2018 Flag Etiquette

Memorial Day Half-Staff Etiquette for Flying Flags

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

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Posted on April 4, 2018April 4, 2018 Flag Etiquette

Can You Wear the American Flag as Clothing?

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

How to Fly an American flag at night
Posted on April 2, 2018April 2, 2018 Flag Etiquette

How to Fly a US Flag at Night and in Rough Weather

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

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Posted on March 22, 2018March 22, 2018 Flag Etiquette

What Does Each Flag Fold Mean?

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

Posted on February 15, 2018November 29, 2018 Flag Etiquette Flag News

Flag Flying Days during 2018 – Full and Half-Staff Flag Holidays

Every year there are special days the American flag flies either at full or half-staff. To insure you know which days these are, we post a blog once a year and encourage you sign up for our flag flying alerts. Our flag alerts send an email notification directly to your... Read more

Posted on September 28, 2017February 5, 2018 Flag Etiquette

What does an Upside Down American Flag Mean?

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

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