Proper Flag Etiquette

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[mattdono]

I am very proud of all those flying flags...I have never been more proud of the great symbol of our land.

Here are a few links on proper flag etiquette.

1. Flag Etiquette from Quinn Flags

2. USA Flag.org

Keep fly'n 'em.

[mattdono]

I tried to find some links with pictures, because a picture is worth a thousand words, but maybe someone has some.

[Coop]

Two quick things that people often aren't aware of (almost certainly covered in your links):

1) If leaving the flag up after sundown, ensure that it is illuminated.
2) When flying at half mast, raise the flag to the top of the pole, then lower back down to half mast. When taking the flag down, run it back to the top, and then lower all the way back down.

Ours has been flying at half mast since the acts of war began.

[Redneck Apologist]

This one's worth more than a thousand.

[mattdono]

Amen, brother!

[Okies love Dubya 2]

I get chills every time I see that particular flag. My husband came home with a flag yesterday and immediately hung it outside our home. When our 3-year-old saw it, she asked, 'what's that' I told her it was the American flag. She looked at it for a couple of seconds and said 'yeah' as she applauded. My husband was still standing outside where he had hung the flag and looked so proud of her he almost burst.

[jamaksin]

Many thanks for this post.

Please add (3) When lowering the Flag of the United States of America NEVER let it touch the ground.

[2Jedismom]

My two year old puts his hand on his heart every time he sees a flag. He has observed his big brother saying the pledge every day before school. It just grips my heart to see it.

The two jedis are out in the backyard, watching for planes to fly over.

[Crowcreek]

"Many thanks for this post."

Same here . . (Gotta dash up and put mine back up this am -- I'm late!)

[Twins613]

Thanks for the moving picture and post .. and also for my new desktop wallpaper.

God Bless America.

[Twins613]

Ours has been flying at half mast since the acts of war began.

Good for you, Coop, but unless you live on a houseboat your flag has actually been flying at half staff.

One more flag etiquette item: flags over land fly at half staff. Flags over water fly at half mast.

[Coop]

Yeah, but you're talking to an old Jarhead. Can't shake that Navy terminology! But your point is well taken.

[LonePalm]

If your flag staff has a crossyard, then it is mast. Mine is at half-mast.

Garde la Foi, mes amis! Nous nous sommes les sauveurs de la République!
(Keep the Faith, my friends! We are the saviors of the Republic!)

[WASH]

I tried to find some links with pictures

Try Here - Flag History & Etiquette

Please pass the word to all Americans to fly the flag - Thank You

[BostonGuy]

If leaving the flag up after sundown, ensure that it is illuminated

Maybe someone here more familiar with the specifics here can help me...I live in a first floor apartment, so the best I was able to do was hang my large flag in my big front window. I really don't want to take it down at all, so I've been leaving the light on in the room at night, which gives the flag some back-light until dawn. Is that suitable for illumination?

[woofie]

Thanks.... that shows I hung our flag correctly

[Coop]

You know, I honestly don't know. But from my view, it's not that important. I was walking my dogs last night through the neighborhood, and out of all the flags displayed (and there were many!) only two or three were actually what I would call properly illuminated. But the way I figure it, these folks meant no disrespect. On the contrary, they were trying to show in some small way how much love and respect they have for this country. So I'd say do what you think is best, without causing any damage to Old Glory. Regards

[BunnySlippers]

Very nice. Inspiring.

[RightWingLady]

Thank you very much for the links. After viewing the devastation on TV, the first question my four year old son asked, was-- "Did they get our flag?" I assured him our flag was okay. He gave out a small yipee..

[BlessedBeGod]

Thank you so much for starting this thread!

I was (stupidly) trying to salute all the flags outside this morning as I was driving to work. Since I'm a civilian, I didn't want to give military salutes, since I don't deserve to. After reading your links I now know to place my hand over my heart. (I just couldn't remember from school; I went in the dark ages.)

[savedbygrace]

At this point in time, I would rather fly the flag 24/7 without a light than not fly it at all.

Due to circumstances beyond my control, those are my only two options.

I figure if burning the flag is "legal," unlighted nighttime flying is "OK." If anyone disagrees, shoot me.