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Tag: American Flag Etiquette

Posted on May 1, 2014 Flag Etiquette

Flag Etiquette Questioned: US Flag Placement on New Trains Draws Attention

Boston’s MBTA trains garnered national attention when some thought the American flags were facing the wrong direction and in violation of proper flag etiquette. Flag etiquette has been a hot topic in the news lately as many patriotic citizens have taken to social media, local newspapers ‘Letters to the Editor’... Read more

Navy veterans fold American flag
Posted on October 16, 2013 Flag Etiquette Flag News

Navy Veterans Teach Students about the American Flag

A group of Navy veterans teach students about the American flag as they travel around Pennsylvania holding special presentations. If you now ask any sixth-grader at Charleroi Area Middle School a trivia question pertaining to the American flag, they are sure to know the answer. That is because a Navy... Read more

American flag on building
Posted on April 9, 2013 Flag Etiquette

How To Properly Display the American flag for Commercial or Community Use

A brief guide on how to properly display the American flag at your business or in your community. We see Old Glory flying at many homes, businesses and community establishments, but sadly many people don’t know how to properly fly or display the American flag. Here is a guide on... Read more

flag etiquette program torn American flag
Posted on February 27, 2013February 27, 2013 Flag Etiquette

City Council Supports Flag Etiquette Program

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

American and POW/MIA flag
Posted on February 20, 2013February 18, 2013 Flag News

Utah Bill Requires POW/MIA Flag to Fly on Six Holidays

A bill requiring the POW/MIA flag to fly on six national holidays passes the Utah House committee In Salt Lake City, a bill unanimously passed that requires the POW/MIA flag to fly above the state capital building along with the American flag on six national holidays. The flag honors prisoners... Read more

Local Boy Scout retires American flags
Posted on February 12, 2013 Flag Etiquette Flag News

Local Boy Scout retires 3,000 Flags with the Police Department

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

Tattered american flag is not correct flag ettiquette
Posted on January 30, 2013 Flag News

Peace Officer Encourages Correct Flag Etiquette

One man travels his county collecting worn flags and spreading correct flag etiquette procedures. Jackie Williams proudly flies two flags from a single pole in his front yard. The stars and stripes wave highest, while exactly 10 inches below flies the POW/MIA flag, honoring any veteran that went missing or... Read more

Olympic boxing team
Posted on July 23, 2012June 18, 2013 Flag Etiquette

Flag Knowledge and Etiquette for Olympians

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

Independence Day Fun
Posted on July 4, 2012June 21, 2013 Flag Fun Flag History

Independence Day Fun | Fourth of July Family Activities

The Fourth of July – patriotic gestures, foods, and more; so much Independence Day fun to be had, you do not want to miss out. Independence Day, or the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday that celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on... Read more

How to fold an american flag
Posted on May 31, 2012November 5, 2014 Flag Etiquette

How to Fold an American Flag

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

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