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I have a black streamer hanging from the top of my flag that is the width (mighty close) of a flag stripe and is the same length of the flag. I remember the American Legion saying something about a streamer or a bow on the flag pole top. Others have told me it's only half the length of the flag (which I don't think is right), and others say bows go on wall flags only (I don't think that is right either).

Does anybody have any additional good sources as to the use of a black streamer? The U.S. Flag Code does not seem to cover this at all, and I've got two neighbors who keep arguing with me (mildly) about it.

Also, don't forget to illuminate a flag if it is up at night (doesn't have to be spotlit...lit at least enough to be able to see the colors). I am keeping mine up overnight through the week and weekend and it is lit with a porch light...then I will keep the flag up the rest of 30-day mourning period from dawn to dusk.