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What order do you put flags up?
The American Flag should be flown higher than lesser flags. If the flags are displayed on the same level, the American Flag should be flown to the (flag’s own) right of all other flags. The right is a position of prominence.
Which way is the flag supposed to face?
When the U.S. flag is displayed other than from a staff, it should be displayed flat, or suspended so that its folds fall free. When displayed over a street, place the union so it faces north or east, depending upon the direction of the street.
Is the American Flag on the left or right?
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When flown with flags of states, communities or societies on separate flag poles which are of the same height and in a straight line, the Flag of the United States is always placed in the position of honor—to its own right (observer’s left).
What side of room should flag be on?
When the National Colors are displayed on a staff mounted to the wall of a room, it should be flown to the right at the front of the room (in a classroom this means to the teacher’s right), and any other flags displayed from separate staffs should be to the U.S. Flag’s left.
How do you display multiple flags?
When you fly multiple flags on one flag pole, that means the American flag should always be the top flag. Other flags go below Old Glory. If you have each flag on its own pole, the American flag should still have the highest positioning. Ensure that no other flags on the other flag poles are displayed higher.
How do you display a flag?
When displayed either horizontally or vertically against a wall, the union should be uppermost and to the flag’s own right, that is, to the observer’s left. When displayed in a window it should be displayed in the same way, that is with the union or blue field to the left of the observer in the street.
What does a black backwards American flag mean?
Basically, the idea behind the backward American flag on Army uniforms is to make it look as though the flag is flying in the breeze as the person wearing it moves forward. During the Civil War, both mounted cavalry and infantry units would designate a standard bearer, who carried the flag into battle.
How far apart should 2 flags be on a pole?
General rule of thumb is based on your flag size that you are flying. Flagpoles should have an additional 2′ of distance between them over your flag size (i.e. 3′ x 5′ flags should have a minimum of 7′ between poles, 4′ x 6′ flags should have a minimum of 8′ between poles, etc.).
How do you hang a flag without a pole?
How to Display an American Flag Without a Pole
- Hang the flag vertically over a street with the stars, or union, to the north or east, and toward the top.
- Hang the flag vertically over a sidewalk, with the stars farthest away from the nearest building.
What does purple mean on a flag?
Some countries have used bright colors like red, yellow, and orange on their flags but others have gone for not so striking colors. But the purple color is one of the rarest flag colors on national flags. Purple is a color of royalty and anyone would expect it to dominate most flags.
How do you display a flag at a public event?
Ceremonial flags When the American Flag is displayed on a podium, it is generally placed in a stand either beside, behind, or slightly in front of the speaker. The American Flag should always be to the speaker’s right and other flags should stand on the left.
Where should the staffed flag be placed on a platform?
Prior to the Flag Code changes in 1976, the display procedure was somewhat different. Now the staffed flag should always be placed to the right of the speaker without regard to a platform or floor level.
What is the proper way to raise the American flag?
The Flag should be raised briskly and lowered slowly and ceremoniously. Ordinarily it should be displayed only between sunrise and sunset. It should be illuminated if displayed at night. The Flag of the United States of America is saluted as it is hoisted or lowered.
What are the rules for displaying the American flag?
Display guidelines follow a few general rules, such as hanging the American flag in a specific and prominent position relevant to other flags, and the direction the flag should face. Read on to learn more, or download a free, printable PDFof the American flag rules. How do you want to display your American Flag? General Display With a State Flag