Flag Etiquette

Americans who go to the trouble to fly the flag are generally proud of their flag and all that it stands for. There are proper ways to display the American flag. These methods of display are...

Each year on September 11, Americans observe Patriot Day to remember the lives of civilians and military personnel who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade...

Flying the national colors in front of your home, business or gathering place shows respect for your country and for the men and women who have served to protect it. Protocol dictates how the...

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...

Within the boundaries of free speech privileges, 4 USC Title 4 guides the use and display of the U.S. flag. The document is updated periodically to reflect changes in usage and technology....

The American flag can be identified by its stars and stripes and red, white, and blue colors. Identifying individual state flags might be a little harder. Whether or not you can immediately...

The U.S. flag is an important symbol of freedom and liberty for the American people. Fly your flag proudly if you wish, but be sure to follow the rules for doing so. These rules regulate all...

There are many ways a flag can be displayed, however there are only a few that show it the proper respect.

Flying the U.S. flag at half-mast, or half-staff, is a sign of respect for the passing of a government figure or dignitary, or in the event of a tragedy that results in death. The highest...

The American flag is a symbol of our country and of patriotism to our country. Because it represents the nation, it is considered a living thing and should be treated with respect at all times.

Old Glory has long inspired patriotism and loyalty in Americans. We learn the Pledge of Allegiance as children. We all know the story of how "that star-spangled banner" inspired Francis Scott Key...

You’re walking out to your flagpole and it dawns on you – you’re not sure about the proper protocol for flying your American flag. Yes, you’ve heard some things about what’s right and wrong over...

Don't be the one to show disrespect to the American Flag. The consequences can turn out worse than you think- imprisonment and fines just to mention a few. This article teaches you how to...

The U.S. flag has long served as a point of pride and tradition for military personnel. Though often displayed a number of ways, the most common is atop a flagpole.

Etiquette for the United States of America's flag is a tradition and a standard of respect for the symbol of the country. It includes specifications for how the flag should and should not be treated.

There are many holidays where you may want to display a U.S. flag on your home or at your business location. Some of us will fly a flag year round. Here are a few tips on flag protocol and proper...

There are many different rules on the proper way to display, raise and lower a flag. It is important to never fly a flag after dark unless it is properly illuminated. If you have an all-weather...

It is acceptable when displaying an American flag from a windowsill, front of a building or a balcony to either display it at an angle or horizontally with the union, which is the blue field with...

The American flag, when carried on a staff by an individual, should be held vertical at all times. Learn about not dipping the American flag in this free culture and society video.

It seems many Americans do not know how to display the American flag. There are some rules and etiquette that surround display of our flag that everyone should be aware of and follow. You show...

Since June 14, 1777, when the Continental Congress passed the Flag Act, the United States of America has been represented by a flag comprised of 13 stripes of alternating colors of red and white...

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...

Proper flag etiquette for flying a U.S. flag at half staff.

Properly displaying the American flag is not a difficult thing, but flag etiquette requires that it be done properly.

The U.S. flag should occupy a place of prominence when being displayed. No other flags displayed with it should be larger or hung higher than the U.S. flag. In addition, the U.S. flag should not...