Per Federal Flag Code, Section 2, paragraph (a), it is the universal custom to display the flag only from sunrise to sunset on buildings and on stationary flagstaffs in the open. Always allow it to fall free.ĭo not draw on, or otherwise mark the flag. On Memorial Day it is flown at half-staff until noon and then raised.ĭo not fly flag upside down unless there is an emergency.ĭo not carry the flag flat, or carry things in it.ĭo not store the flag where it can get dirty.ĭo not fasten it or tie it back. On special days, the flag may be flown at half-staff. Over a Street Union (stars) face north or east depending on the direction of the street.

All other persons present should face the flag and stand at attention with their right hand over the heart, or if applicable, remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Members of the armed forces and veterans who are present but not in uniform may render the military salute. Use bunting with the blue on top, then white, then red.Īll persons present in uniform should render the military salute. If mounted on a staff it is on the speaker's right. When displayed with a speaker's platform, it must be above and behind the speaker. flag to marchers right (observer's left). Flags of other nations are flown at same height.

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