[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.

[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.

[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

[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.)

[BurkeanCyclist]

I've got my flag up, and my flag lapel pin holding one of the red-white-and-blue ribbons a local TV station is giving away for Red Cross donations.

I went to a couple of stores to buy some small American flags today, and they were sold out.

That's one thing I'm glad there's a run on.

[Homer_J_Simpson]

What is the etiquette to show mourning with a flag that can't be lowered (like most flags displayed on private homes)? Is my recollection accurate that black streamers should be attached to the end of the staff? Is tomorrow (Friday) to be a national day of mourning?

[Geezerette]

My flag has been flying the past two days. I bring it in at sundown.

May God Bless America!

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[nmh]

Upon hearing about this we immediately put two little flags out and a large one. My socialist neighbor with her two year old tried her best to ignore it. Yeah, a former public school teacher pushing immorality down the throats of kids. I guarantee you she is worried about what the politically correct response. The reason I say this, is because during Halloween last year, she was practically hysterical about whether or not her son wore a politically correct costume or not and what was the right politically correct costume. Sad, isn't? Someone like this was teaching kids silliness.

[nmh]

Upon hearing about this we immediately put two little flags out and a large one. My socialist neighbor with her two year old tried her best to ignore it. Yeah, a former public school teacher pushing immorality down the throats of kids. I guarantee you she is worried about what the politically correct response. The reason I say this, is because during Halloween last year, she was practically hysterical about whether or not her son wore a politically correct costume or not and what was the right politically correct costume. Sad, isn't? Someone like this was teaching kids silliness.

[nmh]

Upon hearing about this we immediately put two little flags out and a large one. My socialist neighbor with her two year old tried her best to ignore it. Yeah, a former public school teacher pushing immorality down the throats of kids. I guarantee you she is worried about what the politically correct response. The reason I say this, is because during Halloween last year, she was practically hysterical about whether or not her son wore a politically correct costume or not and what was the right politically correct costume. Sad, isn't? Someone like this was teaching kids silliness.

[Right_Wing_Mole_In_Seattle]

To remedy the most common mistake I saw yesterday:

When displaying the flag against a wall, vertically or horizontally, the flag's union (stars) should be at the top, to the flag's own right, and to the observer's left.

[germanshepherd]

bttt