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I guess the true question when it comes to the display of the flag is; What constitues the American Flag? Does it have to be of a specific height to lenght? Does it have to be of a specific material? Do you have to reconize each of the 13 stripes? No matter what the military says, I cannot find anything about the blue field being near the heart or that the flag has a front or back so it looks like it is advancing not retreating. I still feel that it is displayed wrong. Using their logic the falg of Guinea would look like Mali, what about any nations flag that has wording.
Mike V. Florida [04-26-2008]
As a vet I was really suprised to find out that many things we as Americans do that are disrespectful towards our flag. Who would have thought that using paper napkins or plates with the colors of or the design of the flag was not only wrong but against the law.Thank you and keep up the great work.
Thomas R. Shaw, Richmond CA [04-25-2008]
Thank you for the rules and keep up the good work.
Richard A. Erfert, Flagstaff, AZ [04-24-2008]
I know this is a website about the American Flag, but I'm curious how a South Carolina flag should be displayed properly when hung vertically from the wall.
anonymous [04-24-2008]
Our company flag is soiled and I wanted to find out the etiquette for cleaning it. Thanks for the excellent info on your website.
Cynthia A. Rawls, Hudson Falls, NY [04-24-2008]
Very informative-excellent explanation of the rules of the flag.
Deidre, Patchogue New York [04-24-2008]
Are there any special instructions for carrying Flags on a horse? Where can I find information about doing this? Thanks, Mike
Michael Moore [04-24-2008]
This is really useful for my project! Thanks- *Shay*
Shaylei Willadsen, Wyoming [04-24-2008]
I want to know if there is allowed to use a Norwegian flag on the American Independence Day? (Why the question, well, some of the immigrants in Norway wants to use their flags on our Independence day and I think that's wrong since we're celebrating Norway- not Somalia or Pakistan).
Me, Oslo, Norway [04-24-2008]
What is the proper procedure when the cannon goes off signaling that the flag is being lowered? (military base or school) Standing at attention with hands to the side or your right hand over your heart? Also, when the National Athem is being played? I was raised with hand over your heart doing the Pledge of Allegiance.
anonymous, Wisconsin [04-23-2008]
I am going to be hanging the American Flag with one or more flags. I read how they need to be laid out but I was wondering how far apart the poles should be put. Thank-You for the information on our WONDERFUL flag to..
anonymous [04-23-2008]
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GH [04-22-2008]
merci.thanks for your good sit and supporting flag in US. Mrs.owerri mgbada nwa mu
owerri mgbada nwa, paris [04-22-2008]
Need to know the correct procedure for final disposition of US Flag that flys over my home.
David W. Timmons, Fbks., Ak . Retired Military [04-21-2008]
Hail to the US FLAG!
donna bandar, ma [04-20-2008]
I found the information on your web site very informative. I will be sure to pass it on to others to learn and enjoy as well. Thanks for your service.
Cynthia, South Lake Tahoe, CA [04-18-2008]
I am glad to see all the rules and regs. about the flag I didn't know about thank you for your work
Duane D LaPointe, Hewitt WI [04-17-2008]
I recently built a wall mounted display box that contains a folded flag and a certificate stating that the flag was carried on an air mission over Iraq. I suspended the flag on two brass hooks with the point of the flag facing downward. Is there any criteria concerning the direction of the flag. All the display cases I have seen have the point facing upward, but I think this is because it is the most practical way when setting the flag on a shelf or desktop. If anyone can provide info other than their opinion, I would greatly appreciate it.
anonymous [04-16-2008]
I moderate a color guard unit for a local chapter of girl scouts. Our color guard consists of three flags: American, local insignia and GS USA flag. Our squad consists of different level scouts from age 5-age 16. Is there a protocol that states the American Flag should be carried by the highest rank individual in a color guard?
anonymous [04-16-2008]
Robert Wells [04-16-2008]
A hotel at 634 E. st. in Chula Vista refuses to turn on a light at night time
john Boscosky, Chula Vista CA. 91910 [04-16-2008]
Thanks for the helpful information. I hope more people find this site, even more so I hope more people will honor our Flag & our great Nation. ~M
Marlene, Kuna, Idaho [04-15-2008]
I think this is a great thing
Dink Barns, Africa [04-15-2008]
Thank you for the educational site. I have used it to smarten up folks who should know better. I guess I assume that because I learned this as a Boy Scout in 1953, everyone should know how to show respect for the symbol of our freedom. If anyone checks this site, maybe you can tell me if the 'art' here depicts disrespect for the flag
Captain Drew Johnson USNR-Retired, Rancho Santa Fe, CA [04-11-2008]
should the U.S. Flag be hung to the tip of a Flag Pole. I am responsible for the hanging of the flag
mary brigance [04-09-2008]
fiona [04-09-2008]
i just want to say think you for making this site and i wish that every one in the U.S.A would come and see every thing it has on it
Seth Fannin, i live in lawrence county,ky [04-09-2008]
Jeff Vrabel, Sr., Poland, Ohio [04-09-2008]
David S. Medlock, Rome, Ga. [04-09-2008]
is there a correct "time of day" to raise and lower the flag? besides daybreak or twilight.
Rev Fr. Bob Hutchison, Dallas area, retired. [04-08-2008]
This is a great site. I belive that everyone should follow the code to the flag.
Fussell, Joshua, D, nc [04-08-2008]
MACDonald A Ennis, san jose ca / shop manager for a demolition co [04-05-2008]
justin [04-03-2008]
I am interested in history but school is a bust! i also like too swim.
Kayla Harrison, I live in forest Hill Maryland. i like to swim. [04-01-2008]
Carl Gilmour, San Antonio, Texas [04-01-2008]
God Bless America, Fly your flag proudly and properly, thanks for introducing me to this site. Roger C. Haynes USAF 1966-1970
Roger C. Haynes, Concord, NC [03-30-2008]
It's interesting to note that the Army is wearing the US flag 'reversed' below their right shoulder. I say that because the airborne units of WW2 on D day wore the flag below their right shoulder with the field in the upper left hand corner as is customary. It didn't seem to bother anyone back then and no one would have dare suggested that the 82nd Abn. Div. was retreating with the field facing backwards. How silly! Why the change, who started it and when? Thanks.
Jon C., Indiana [03-30-2008]
Thank you for a great site wish more people used it.
Jimmy Edwards, Rupert ID. Retired US ARMY [03-30-2008]
Thank you for this information. I was reserching how to dispose of a torn flag (from high winds).
anonymous [03-28-2008]
I was brought up to respect our flag and those teachings have never left me, Hopefully, the children of today will be taught the same. Barb Berlet, La Harpe, IL 61450
Barbara Berlet, La Harpe, IL 61450 [03-28-2008]
David, Ontario, California [03-28-2008]
I have heard that in the absence of an actual flag, it is correct/permissible to face north when pledging allegiance. Is this true, or another urban legend? Thanks
E. Link [03-28-2008]
Recently the former owner of our company passed and the flag was lowered to half-staff.There was a big argument wether lowering the US Flag to half-staff was appropriate for the situation. We do not know if he served anytime in the military or not. Was it appropriate to lower the flag ok to lower the flag to half staff for him when he passed away?
Matthew [03-26-2008]
Lawrence W. Yarbrough [03-26-2008]
Brian Fay, San Diego, CA [03-26-2008]
Thank you for the information on Display of our National Flag.
Terry Yoder, Belize [03-25-2008]
more peopleshould know how to treat our flag coming or going
scottie mellott sr., 17225 [03-21-2008]
Thank you for providing this web page for the public, it was very informative.
Kenny L. Hutcheson,CMSgt,USAF,Ret., Indianola,Iowa [03-19-2008]
Luanne Mears [03-18-2008]
Thank you - it is a great site for flag etiquette and trivia. I am using it for my own use and to teach a military class.
anonymous, Fort Campbell, KY [03-17-2008]
Good information on one site. Good luck.
Reginald Walters, SE Georgia [03-17-2008]
Ada County Sheriff's Honor Guard
Patrick Calley, Boise, ID [03-17-2008]
Thank-you for this information. I am researching this for my cub scout group Pack 190.
Anthony Ohler, Mill Run, Pa [03-17-2008]
Want to find out how to 'fly' a miniature flag in my office.
Karin, Phoenix [03-17-2008]
Terry Selby, cincinnati, ohio [03-17-2008]
A local condominium complex has a Canadian flag flying on a flag pole at the entrance with several, small United States flags, stuck in the ground around that flag pole. What is the code for this display? Thanks. Bob
Robert Kerns, Largo, FL [03-14-2008]
Is there a regualtion in the fire service about which sleeve the flag should be placed on, on one's uniform
Gina Catalano, nbfd [03-14-2008]
Love the flag
Sara, Rocky Mount, NC [03-14-2008]
thanks
mike, ca [03-11-2008]
I have always had interest in the proper display of our beloved flag. This site has given me much to think about. There are so many violations of the code that well meaning citizens are not aware of. This is one citizen who will be much more careful as how to display and respect the flag.
Deanna D Egner, Salt Lake City, UT [03-11-2008]
anne rogers, madison wi [03-11-2008]
No mention is made of the flying of the POW/MIA Flag along with the US Flag. In my local county when I retired I had to tell the elected commissionors that their flying the POW/MIA Flag below the state flag on the flag pole that also had the American Flag on it was incorrect. Also if the US Flag, POW/MIA Flag, Military Service flags are displayed in an arc is correct to have the US Flat as the farthest one back even if it is on the highest flag pole? Then if that is correct I think the POW/MIA sould be on the left facing the US Flag and the state flag on the right and then the service in order of when they became services. Thank you
Ray Buda, CMSgt, USAF(Ret), West Union, OH Retired military [03-10-2008]
Thank you very much for providing the correct information
anonymous, Green Bay, WI [03-09-2008]
I'm the Wolf Den leader for Pack 398. I'm gathering some information about displaying the national and state flags for one of our Wolf achievements.
Chase Ehorn, Hanover Park, IL [03-07-2008]
Next to my God, the Flag of the United States is the most important, sacred thing to me. I really appreciate this site.
Thomas Septon, Orem, UT [03-07-2008]
I am amazed at the amount of people who think they are being patriotic while they are disrespecting and abusing the flag and not seem to care. I try to influence people to read the flag code and respect it, to buy american made products, and to try to take our country back just by displaying proper respcet and pride in what we do and not giving in to peoples demands or (I'll be offended)and thats not politically correct attitudes
anonymous [03-07-2008]
Great site. Thanks for the time and effort keeping this up to date. I send my Airmen to your site when they need some help showing proper respect to the flag.
MSgt Jeff Kranz, Barksdale Air Force Base [03-06-2008]
According to a 29 Feb. 2008 email to me from Representative Lloyd Doggett (District 25 of Texas): "Section 594 of the National Defense Authorization Act that was signed into law as Public Law 110-181 (28 January 2008) allows veterans out of uniform to salute the flag. The text is below. "Section 9 of title 4, United States Code, is amended by striking `all persons present' and all that follows through the end of the section and inserting the following: `all persons present in uniform should render the military salute. Members of the Armed Forces and veterans who are present but not in uniform may render the military salute. 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. Citizens of other countries present should stand at attention. All such conduct toward the flag in a moving column should be rendered at the moment the flag passes." It may be some time before these changes are reflected in publicly available online versions. Please continue to keep me advised of federal matters on which I may be of assistance. Sincerely, Lloyd Doggett"
Charles Jackson, 26-year USAF veteran [03-05-2008]
Adjutant for American Legion Westcliffe Post 170. "The Best in The West".
Anna Orgeron, Westcliffe, CO USAF/Ret [03-04-2008]
Hello to all. I am at this time overseas and it is very disturbing to me the way people in other countries treat not only our flag, but their own. You would have a hard time finding an American flag dirty and torn hanging in the states. But here and other countries, that I get to see, even the government building the flags a dirty and not take care of. I got arrested by the police here once for taking down an dirty, torn American flag hanging upside down. My wife who is not American was even upset with me and couldn't understood why I would risk such a thing for a dirty piece of cloth. I is impossible to make a person understand just what that piece of cloth has cost the people of the "United States." But in her defense I have to say she helped me and was put in the patrol car right along side of the stupid American as I was called. And even dumer Italian as she was referred to. Also in defense to the owner of the store he didn't even know he had been doing something wrong let alone offensive to someone. All charges were dropped and I bought a new nylon flag from the states for the store owner which won't tear and made arrangement with him for me to come and take it down if it is in bad condition again. But most countries only fly their flag but don't honor or really care about it. Sure they try to put on a show for the rest of the world by using it on a coffin or hanging on a building but for the most part its all show. Surprising enough in a country most Americans stat they are mistreated in restaurants and in shops, "France" I have found that in the countryside on a lot of building's and shops you will see not only their colors hanging but right only side ours also. Not many people remember what our flag did for there countries or even care these days. But I have to come to the aid of France in this, there are still many people there who do care. I use to hang a full size military flag at my home along with the guest country flag. But after 911 I was even asked by my fellow expiates to please remove it. I eventually did so out of respect for the others. But still refuse to remove the one flying on the back of my Harley. Sometimes it is hard being an American. Especially when your own country is telling you to keep a low profile and don't stand out. Americans in America don't really appreciate just how great it is to live there. We seem to just forget sometimes, but unfortunately something always comes along to make us remember . GOD BLESS ONE AND ALL AND GOD PLEASE ALWAYS BLESS AMERICA.
anonymous, the other side of the world [03-04-2008]
I want to have as much knowledge as I can on the American Flag Rules and Regulations. I want to know what actions I can take when I find the American Flag being dishonored. I fly the American flag everyday in front of my home.
Russell Bongiovanni, Mays Landing, New Jersey 08330 Eagle Scout 1954 [03-04-2008]
I am a chaplain for the Oregon Veterans Motorcycle Association & I have been asked to help a Cub Scout Den to properly dispose of an old flag. As the boys are to young to put their hands near the fire, I will do it for them. Can you help me plan a proper ceremony for Cubs?
SCOTT ELAM, Medford, Oregon [02-28-2008]
I know of some enterprising U S citizens that think it perfectly alright, if not their duty, to profit monetarily by their distribution of the flag, particularily around the Fourth of July. At this time you may see the evidence on lawns with business cards attached. I think it more ignorance than greed. Sad
anonymous, Monterey County California [02-26-2008]
how to display us flag with other country flags
edgar ashley, central baptist church [02-26-2008]
I love the American flag and in honor of it, I am doing my Eagle Scout service project in conjunction with the Pocket Flag Project. I am folding 900 mini American flags to send to frontline troops in the middle east. You can learn more about the pocket flag project at www.pocketflagproject.com
Matthew, Texas [02-26-2008]
Derek W Foster [02-25-2008]
Can Lapel Pins And Patches Depicting the American Flag be worn on Clothing?
Nick Yang [02-25-2008]
Is it legal and reasonable for the California Parks Dept. to remove the American Flag over Sutter's Fort and fly the Mexican flag during a celebration?
William R. Allardice [02-24-2008]
This is very informative. Thank you!
Krystal Fetting, Huntsville, TX [02-24-2008]
Hello, glad this site is available! I fly the U.S. flag daily and I am hurt and angry when I see flags in poor condition still being flown. It may sound unimportant to some, but I am very passionate about the flag and what it symbolizes. When I see a tattered flag I politely confront the indivual or business manager and usually I receive a kind reply and a promise to replace the flag as soon as possible. Yesterday when I confronted a local business manager he smirked and shrugged it off. He was probably all of 22 years old. I asked him if I could have the flags (yes, flags...plural) to give them to the proper organization for disposal. I was rudely told they were his property. Am I the only one concerned with the total lack of regard for this important symbol? Thanks for letting me vent. Marci
Marci, Lubbock, Texas [02-23-2008]
Recently the four military flags were hung up behind a USA flag. The USA Flag is hanging on a pole. The Military Flags are in line with the USA Flag. Is this correct?
Gary D. Ward, FBI Dining Facility, USMC Quantico VA [02-23-2008]
P. Miller [02-23-2008]
randal canwell [02-23-2008]
Amrica is the bestest country its free and safe
Whitney Davidson, Paris France [02-23-2008]
America ROCKS
Kyle Thompson [02-23-2008]
the usa is the most beautiful and terrifing place in the world
Acelynn Perkins, Lamar,Colorado [02-23-2008]
Thank you for the informative website. I am using an American flag in a theatre production, depicting a courtroom scene. I put the flag where I thought it should be.. someone said I was wrong.. but I found out for sure that I am right.. thanks for the info
Cheryl, Ohio [02-22-2008]
This Flag I will give my life for...
Brannon Williams, Nampa, Idaho [02-22-2008]
i think that the flag should alwayz b respected. peace out!
anonymous [02-22-2008]
Brent C. Hepting, The Heart of Cajun Country, S.E.Louisiana [02-20-2008]
cool site yo
Theresa [02-20-2008]
My flag, only room for ONE flag in our Country.
Harry Timmons, Tega Cay, SC [02-20-2008]
Thank you for all the information that you provide on this website. It is hard to get such detail on the flag on any of the other ones. I appreciate that you value the flag as we all should as Americans. I know I can never know enough. Thanks again, Sincerely Jamee Parker
Jamee Parker, McLeod, Texas [02-20-2008]
Looking for the proper procedure to display the flag at our lodge.
Roger A. Grimsley, Hollister,California [02-18-2008]
Question??? Is it proper for a gold fringe to be the United States Flag? I have been told it is not but I see a gold fringe on any number of ceremonial flags? Why on page 3 and 8 did you attempt to embarass our President George Bush but on page 6 you give a pass to Barack Obama. Obama was photographed with his head down and his hand not over his heart when the national anthem was playeds. I think our flag should be above such obvious partisanship. But thank you for the otherwise outstanding website. E. E. Steensma South Dakota Air National Guard, retired.
Eugene E. Steensma, Waterford, Michigan [02-18-2008]
I have been a member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 4617 for 44 years, Beaverton, Oregon post. My parents were very active in Post 4617.
Laura Owens, Rockaway Beach, Oregon [02-18-2008]
how should you wear a lapel flag pin....left or right lapel. why should it be worn this way.
louie dills, lexington, ky [02-18-2008]
flag day rulez
anonymous [02-18-2008]
I have the flags that were on the casket of my father and grandfather. THey have been placed in cases for display. I would like to know what would be the proper placement of these flags. My idea is to put them on shelves beneath an eagle in flight, but which one should be on top.
Glenn Stanger, Christiansburg, VA [02-14-2008]
When I was a child in grade school, we were taught how to properly fold the flag. Four students a day were chosen to carefully hang the flag on the mast, stand at attention while the National Anthem was played, take it down and properly fold it and store it at the end of the day. Now days, at the schools, one adult goes out takes the flag down, wads it up, pays no attention if it touches the ground and carries it into the building and tosses it on the floor in the corner. I have seen this done at several schools where I live. Talk about being disrespectful, I just want to slap these people who should know better.
Ronda (Air Force brat, and, Soon to be Proud Navy Mom) [02-13-2008]
john [02-13-2008]
3rd grade was so cool. my teacher was very patrotic
anonymous [02-13-2008]
Lots of information
Clara [02-13-2008]
I only wish Congress would take the time to make the code law. Am sick of seeing all the violations go unpunished.
Clifford Willis, El Paso, TX [02-12-2008]
these flags on the Betsy Ross flag rocks .
Sierra Sanders, United States [02-12-2008]
Thank you for the site, I use it quite often
Robert Rasmussen, Phoenix, Az. [02-12-2008]
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