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Flag Etiquette

Flag Etiquette. The US flag should :. Always be in the front of a procession, or parade. The US flag should :. Always be flown at the same level as flags of other nations. The US Flag should :. Always be flown in the center and above flags of other states. The US Flag should be:.

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Flag Etiquette

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  1. Flag Etiquette

  2. The US flag should : • Always be in the front of a procession, or parade

  3. The US flag should : • Always be flown at the same level as flags of other nations

  4. The US Flag should : • Always be flown in the center and above flags of other states

  5. The US Flag should be: • Displayed daily and especially on national holidays yes yes yes yes yes

  6. The US Flag should : • Never touch the ground NO!!!

  7. The US Flag should : • Be burnedproperly & honorably if it is worn out; not thrown in the trash NO!!!

  8. The US Flag should : • Be displayed on the right side of a speaker (if it is on a staff, or pole) • Be displayed on the wall behind the speaker if it is flat

  9. Flags and Speakers To the Right Behind speaker

  10. Let’s Review the Notes!The US Flag should : • be at front of procession • At same level as flag of other nations • Higher and centered among flags of states • Be displayed daily & on national holidays • Never touch the ground • Be burned honorably if it is old, not put in the garbage • Be displayed on the right side of a speaker (if it is on a staff, or pole) • Be displayed on the wall behind the speaker if it is flat

  11. Did you know?... The flag code of etiquette is not a law with penalties. It is a guide for displaying and honoring the American flag. The Supreme Court has ruled that even those who desecrate the flag by burning and mutilating the flag are exercising their freedom of speech and cannot be prosecuted.

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