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set of rules passed by the U.S. Congress. The Flag Code
tells when, where, and how the U.S. flag should be displayed.
The Code also names the Star Spangled Banner as our national anthem
(song) and states the Pledge of Allegiance.
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When
to display the flag
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If outside, the
flag should be flown from sunrise to sunset. However, it can be
displayed 24 hours if it is properly lit.
The flag should be flown every day, especially on national holidays such
as Memorial Day and Veterans Day. |
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How
to display the flag
(Images
courtesy of the American Legion)
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When carried in a procession
with other flags, the American
flag should be on the marching right, that is, its own
right. If there is a line of
other flags, it should be in front of the center of that
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When displayed with
another flag against a wall from crossed staffs
(poles), the American flag should be on the right, its own
right. Its staff should be in front
of the staff of the other flag.
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When the American flag is flown
with flags of Illinois, other states, or American cities, the
American flag should be at the center of any group and also at the highest
point. |
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When the American flag is
flown on the same pole and halyard (rope) with flags of other
states or cities, the American flag should always be at the
top.
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When flags of two or more countries
are displayed, they should be flown from separate staffs
(poles) and should be the same height.
Also the flags should be about the same size.
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Respect
for the flag |
No disrespect
should be shown to the American flag. This includes:
- The flag
should never be flown upside down except as a signal of extreme
danger of distress.
- The flag
should never touch the ground, the floor, or water.
- The flag
should never be used as clothing, bedding, drapery, or covering
for a ceiling.
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