How to Hang the U.S. Flag on an Inside Wall

Hanging a U.S. flag from an inside wall requires the same etiquette observances as when displaying it by any other means. The watchword is respect: respect for the people, the events and the lives spent and lost represented by the U.S. flag.

Things You'll Need

• U.S. flag
• Wall fasteners (nails, hooks, cement tacks)

Instructions

Properly Hang the U.S. Flag on an Inside Wall

1. 

   Select a well lit wall space in a prominent location to display the U.S. flag, reflecting a respectful attitude towards what the U.S. flag represents. The U.S. flag should not be hung with its union (stars) below any other flag, nor hung as a drapery or cover.

2. 

   Ensure proper orientation of the flag. Display the flag horizontally or vertically with the flag's union to the flag's own upper right, the observer's left.

3. Support the flag along its top seem to prevent a sagging in the middle, especially for horizontal display. This can be accomplished with additional wall fasteners, backing, or both.

Tips & Warnings

• Framing a somewhat smaller flag can give a nice visual effect without requiring as much wall space as a full-sized U.S. flag. If framing, the same rules apply for union placement as outlined above.

Resources

• Flag Etiquette the Standards of Respect