Flag Etiquette

In the United States, there are guidelines in place to show people how to treat the national flag. The rules are part of United States Code 36, Chapter 10. Sections 173 through 177, also...

While the U.S. flag pictured above shows signs of distress, it is merely a flag in need of proper disposal. There is, however, a sure way to signal distress. Though an antiquated signal, it was an...

One way to display your patriotism and national pride is by wearing a flag pin. A flag pin is a piece of jewelry that depicts the United States flag. Since the pin is a representation of the flag,...

Displaying the U.S. flag is a way for Americans to demonstrate their patriotism. Following appropriate flag etiquette shows your respect for your country, its flag and its customs.

U.S. flag lapel pins have become a standard item worn by Presidents, congressmen and others who want to express their regard for the United States. Ever since the attacks on the World Trade Center...

Flag etiquette in the U.S. is dictated by the U.S. Flag Code, listed under Title 4 of the U.S. Code. According to the code, the U.S. flag is not to be used as drapery. However, the flag can be...

The Boy Scouts of America refers to the the Flag Code to define its own flag etiquette. The Flag Code, listed under Title 4 of the United States Code, outlines the appropriate uses and misuses of...

Handling of the United States flag is dictated by the U.S. Flag Code, which was first adopted in 1924. Over the years, the Code has been amended to cover many circumstances, including wearing of...

Many countries have a flag code and the United States is no exception. The United States flag code prescribes specific etiquette to assure that the American flag is treated properly and taken...

The National Flag Code was adopted on June 14-15, 1923 by the National Flag Conference. The National Flag Code identified acceptable ways to display, honor and retire the flag. Many patriots...