Displaying The United States Flag
The United
States Flag should be displayed with honor as it represents our great nation.
Displaying
the flag with other flags:
1) Above other flags when flown on the
same pole.
2) With other flagpoles, the US flag should
be displayed
to its right.
It should be the first one hoisted
and the last one lowered.
Displaying
the flag from a building or house.
1) From a staff (pole) mounted on the
building.
2) If displaying vertical in a window the
*canton
should be to the flags right.
3) If vertical on rope the *canton should be
away from house or building.
The United States Flag may be mended.
When a United
States Flag has become no longer fit for display, it should be destroyed.
It's destruction should be in a dignified way, burning is recommended.
The Flag Code suggests that, "when a
flag has served its useful purpose, it should be destroyed, preferably by
burning.
" For individual citizens, this should be done discreetly so the act of
destruction is not perceived as a protest or desecration.
Many American Legion Posts conduct Disposal of Unserviceable Flag Ceremonies on
June 14, Flag Day.
This ceremony creates a particularly dignified and solemn occasion for the
retirement of unserviceable flags
*Canton = Blue Field with White Stars