The American flag has earned our respect, and treating it correctly is a small but meaningful way to honor those who served beneath it. Here are the customs every household, school, and business should know.
Displaying the Flag
- Raise the flag briskly and lower it ceremoniously
- When displayed at night, the flag should be illuminated
- The union (blue field) goes to its own right — the observer’s left
- Never let the flag touch the ground
Half-Staff and Folding
The flag is flown at half-staff on days of mourning and by official proclamation. When folded, it is brought into the familiar tri-cornered shape, leaving only the blue field and stars visible.
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