| Flag
Etiquette
The
most important thing to remember is that the flag, as a symbol of
the nation, should be treated with respect and dignity.
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The flag is usually flown outside from sunrise to sunset.
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If it is displayed at night, it should be properly illuminated.
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All-weather flags should be flown in inclement weather.
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The flag should be hoisted with dispatch and lowered with
ceremony.
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When not in use, it should be folded properly for storage.
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fold the flag, hold it waist-high with another person so that
its surface is parallel to the ground
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Fold the lower half of the stripe section lengthwise over
the field of stars, holding the bottom and top edges securely.
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Fold the flag again lengthwise.
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Make a triangular fold by bringing the striped corner of the
folded edge to meet the open edge.
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Turn the outer point inward, parallel to the open edge, to
form a second triangle.
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Repeat along the length of the flag.
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When the flag is completely folded, only a triangular blue
field of stars should be visible.
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the flag is displayed on a wall, either horizontally or vertically,
the field of stars should be in the uppermost corner on the flag’s
right (the observer’s left).
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When the flag is displayed in a window, the field of stars should
be displayed in the same way (to the left as seen by someone outside).
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In a procession with other flags, the Stars and Stripes should
be carried either to the marchers’ right in a line of flags
or to the front and center of a line of other flags.
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When the Stars and Stripes and another flag are displayed on crossed
staffs, the Stars and Stripes should be on the right) observer’s
left) and its staff should be placed in front.
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Displayed on a staff in a group of other flags from various states,
localities, or societies, the U. S. flag should always be at the
center and highest point.
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When the flags of several nations are flown together, they should
wave from an equal height. The U. S. flag should fly to the right
of the others ( observer's left). The Stars and Stripes should
be hoisted first and lowered last.
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The flag should always fly free, never touching anything beneath
it.
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When the flag is weatherworn or otherwise damaged so that it is
no longer fit for display, it should be destroyed in a dignified
manner, preferably by burning.
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