How to Hang the American Flag in Honor
The United States flag has a storied history. From the legends of Betsy Ross designing it, to the rousing story told in the "Star Spangled Banner", all of the legends and stories surrounding the flag are told with honor and reverence to the people and the journey that the flag represents. Hanging the flag with honor is a way to show respect to that history and to that continuing journey.
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Display an American flag on top of any other flags that are hanging on the same pole. It should be level with other flags on separate poles. The stars should always face east on a street that runs north and south, or north on a street that runs east and west.
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Hang a flag indoors vertically, across from an entryway or lobby. The stars should be on the left of anyone coming through the door. The stars should always be at the top of the flag.
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Honor the fallen heroes and warriors by displaying the flag on the casket. The end with the stars should be at the head of the body. The stars themselves should be over the left shoulder of the body. Never lower the flag into the grave.
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