Flag Etiquette Videos

Raise the flag by attaching each grommet of the flag to the snap hooks of the flag pole and slowly raising it up and tying it off. Avoid letting the flag touch the ground when being raised by...

Take care of a flag by storing it in a dry place, within a plastic bag, getting tattered flags hemmed and retiring dingy or torn flags. Avoid letting the flag touch the ground and always fly it in...

The Mexican flag originated in 1821 and displays three vertical stripes with an Aztec eagle symbol in the middle. Find out how the three colors of the Mexican flag represent the three items in the...

The U.S flag evolved from the first flag in 1777, which had 13 stars and 13 stripes and was commissioned by the Continental Congress and George Washington. Learn how additional stars were added to...

To fold a flag for a military funeral, obtain a special casket American flag and keep all the folds crisp and taut. Fold a military funeral flag into a tight triangle using tips from the owners of...

Fold a funeral flag by folding it in half twice and then creating a crisp, tight triangle that is folded over itself several times. Tuck in the ends of a funeral flag, so that it forms a...

Fold a Canadian flag by laying it flat and then folding it in half four times so that it forms a neat rectangle. Store the Canadian flag in a plastic bag in a dry place, with tips from the owners...

To fold the British Union Jack flag, lay it flat, fold down the center and then fold in half three more times. Store the Union Jack flag in a dry place, out of direct sunlight, using insight from...

Fold a flag in the Navy style using the same method that commemorative flags are folded, forming a neat, crisp triangle. Tuck in the ends of a flag folded Navy style using instructions from the...

Fly the flag at half mast on Peace Officer's Memorial Day, Memorial Day, Fire Prevention Week, Patriot's Day and Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Flags should also be flown at half mast when a...

The American flag should be treated respectfully by keeping it from touching the ground, not sewing anything on it, keeping it in good repair and storing it properly. Store the American flag in a...

Fold the American flag by starting with the field of stars up on the viewer's left and keeping all fold and creases tight and straight. Progressively fold an American flag into a triangle using...

The American flag should be flown on many holidays, including New Year's Day, Inauguration Day, Martin Luther King Day, Lincoln's Birthday and Memorial Day. Fly the flag on the Fourth of July,...

The first American flag was ordered to be made by the Continental Convention in June of 1777 after the first American documents were signed. Find out how Betsy Ross was commissioned to make the...

To fold a flag, fold it in half twice and then into a triangle until the entire flag is wrapped by the field of stars. Tuck in the canvas header of a flag, keeping everything tight, with...

The American flag should never be used for advertising purposes. Discover proper etiquette concerning the American flag and advertising in this free culture and society video.

At no time should the American Flag ever be marked with any type of insignia, letter, drawing or any other type of embroidery. Learn about not marking the American flag in this free culture and...

The American flag is never meant to be used as any form of general decoration. There is blue, red and white bunting available for such purposes. Learn about not using the American flag as...

The American flag should not be used as a carrying device to hold or to deliver anything. Learn about not using the American flag as a carrying device in this free culture and society video.

When the American flag becomes tattered and dirty it should be thoroughly cleaned to be ready for display again. Clean and mend the American flag with tips from this free culture and society video.

At no time is the American flag meant to be carried flat or horizontally. Carry the American flag with tips from this free culture and society video.

The American Flag, when carried in a procession, should be carried to the flag's own right of the other flags that it's carried with. Know rules for carrying the American flag in procession with...

Flag etiquette and the rules of our nation's flag are something that every American should be familiar with. Carry the American Flag with non-national flags with tips from this free culture and...

The American flag, when carried in a procession or displayed with other national flags, should be displayed at the flag's own right from a staff or pole. Carry the American flag in procession with...

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 displayed against a wall on a staff, with another flag against the same wall on a staff should be displayed at an angle to the flag's own right. Hang the American flag 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.