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Tag: US Flag Code

American Flag Smoke Background
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

2014 Olympics American Flag outfits
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

Retire an American Flag
Posted on July 4, 2017April 6, 2018 Flag Etiquette

How to Properly Retire an American Flag

When and how to retire an American flag respectfully The United States Flag Code outlines proper flag etiquette for everything from properly folding a flag to flying a flag correctly. It even describes in great detail how to retire an American flag respectfully. The U.S. Flag code states that, “the flag,... Read more

Military During National Anthem
Posted on February 25, 2017August 7, 2017 Flag Etiquette

How to Follow National Anthem Etiquette

How to follow National Anthem Etiquette – What to do when someone is singing the Star Spangled Banner Do you know how to follow National Anthem etiquette? What are you really supposed to do while someone is singing the Star Spangled Banner? Many people don’t follow flag etiquette procedure –... Read more

Beautiful American Flag and Sun
Posted on December 19, 2013January 6, 2014 Flag Etiquette

Is It Time to Buy a New Flag?

Is it time to buy a new flag? Signs your flag is ready to be taken down and retired. Many schools, restaurants, hotels, car dealerships, and other miscellaneous establishments fly American flags. You might even fly a flag or two outside your home! Displaying Old Glory is an excellent way... Read more

American Flag by US Capitol
Posted on December 4, 2013 Flag Etiquette

Display the American Flag with Respect Every Time

The US Flag Code lays out guidelines for how to display the American Flag correctly with respect and honor. When you display a flag flat against a wall, which way should the stars face? What if you are hanging that flag outside, does that make a difference? Continuing reading for... Read more

Younger Generation Flag Retirement Ceremony
Posted on December 2, 2013 Flag News

A Younger Generation Learns About the Flag

Patriots of a younger generation learns about the flag during a US flag retirement ceremony. Clutching a tattered American flag very tightly, Stewart E. Lerch tossed it into the orange flames as he said his father’s name aloud. Lerch was only 7 months old when his dad was killed during... Read more

American Legion Riders Retire US Flags
Posted on October 17, 2013October 17, 2013 Flag News

American Legion Riders Retire Old US Flags

American Legion Riders retire old US flags, honoring them with a proper flag retirement ceremony. Tossing an American flag into a fire may seem disrespectful but, when done right, it is actually the proper way to honor a flag that is unfit to fly. Last Saturday in Martinsburg, a group... Read more

Wreaths across America ceremony
Posted on February 7, 2013 Flag Etiquette Flag News

Wreaths Across America Project Honors Veterans and the American Flag

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

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