Fifth graders from all over York Country learn how to honor the American flag. Last week in York County, Nebraska, fifth graders from all over the area learned about an American symbol and how to properly honor the stars and stripes. The students watched a special hour-long presentation put on... Read more
One patriotic teenager took it upon himself to complete his school’s flag raising duties and raise the High School flag for four years. While a massive rush of high school students hurried down the halls to class, one patriotic student took it upon himself to brave the bitter cold and... Read more
University students start their own flag etiquette program called Restore the Glory to repair and replace worn out American flags. A pair of patriotic university students approached the Tiffin city council with a request for old and tattered American flag. They would like to start their own flag etiquette program... Read more
Hoping to earn his Eagle Scout ranking, a local Boy Scout retires 3,000+ old American flags in a ceremony spanning several days, with the help of the police department. In Boynton Beach, Florida, one very patriotic Boy Scout set a goal to retire 500 unserviceable American flags. When the local... Read more
Community members join the Wreaths Across American project and combine wreaths with a flag retirement ceremony. Every year in Florence, South Carolina the Wreaths Across America project honors thousands of fallen veterans with a special ceremony. This year the group teamed up with other community members to clean up the... Read more
World War II Veteran ends 14-year campaign to move flag to proper position within the Veterans War Memorial. Over 14-years ago, Wally Tharp dedicated himself to a campaign to swap the U.S. flag to a more proper position at the Clark County Veteran’s War Memorial. The same flag still flies... Read more
The buzz about the 2012 Summer Olympics has amped up! Here are tips on flag etiquette for Olympians and everyone at home watching the games. As retired Marine Corps veteran Richard Roamer watched segments on television of the 2012 Olympic Boxing team and Olympic track and field trials, he took... Read more
American Flag Myths and Frequently Asked United States Flag Code Questions 1.) Do you have to destroy the American flag if it touches the ground? As long as the flag remains suitable for display, the flag may continue to be displayed as a symbol of our great country. However,... Read more
Proper display and etiquette for how to fold an American flag. Folding an American Flag is a tradition, in which we remember our nation’s motto, “In God We Trust.” A folded American Flag also resembles a colonial soldiers’ cocked hat that was worn during the fight for Independence, as well... Read more
Proper flag etiquette for displaying an American flag on a motorcycle Everyone looks forward to summer and just as soon as it comes it seems to turn to fall again. But with summer comes more motorcycles and bikes rides as a fun way to enjoy the nice weather. Many motorcyclists... Read more