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Tag Archives: American Flag Etiquette

04.09
2013

How To Properly Display the American flag for Commercial or Community Use

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A brief guide on how to properly display the American flag at your business or in your community. We see Old Glory flying at many homes, businesses and community establishments, but sadly many people don’t know how to properly fly or display the American flag. Here is a guide on how to properly display the American flag for businesses and anyone wanting to fly the flag at their home. 1. When more than one flag is flown from the same halyard: If your business flies more than one flag from the same halyard, make sure the U.S. flag is always on top. This could mean flying Old Glory with your business flag, a state flag, a POW/MIA flag, etc. The U.S. flag should also be lowered last. 2. When the flag is displayed from a pole extending out from a building: If your business displays the American flag via a pole projecting straight from the building, the union of the flag should be at the peak of the staff, unless the flag is at half-staff. 3. When the flag is displayed from a pole at a church or public auditorium: If you are displaying a U.S. flag from a staff … Keep Reading...

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02.27
2013

City Council Supports Flag Etiquette Program

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University students start their own flag etiquette program called Restore the Glory to repair and replace worn out American flags. A pair of patriotic university students approached the Tiffin city council with a request for old and tattered American flag. They would like to start their own flag etiquette program to replace and repair damaged U.S. flags. Tyler Todd and Micheal Porter, two student Veteran Organization members, plan on calling their program the Restore the Glory project. The program would give American flags proper retirements, provide flag owners a change to replace old flags and educate the public on proper flag etiquette code. “It makes me feel good, especially to see young people out here driving this,” Councilman Jim Roberts said.Councilwoman Lori Ritzler thanked the group for spreading the knowledge of flags in schools. As of February 18th, the Restore the Glory project evaluated 2/3 of the flying American flags in their city and found 29 that needed serious attention and love. Thus far, the group hopes to raise $300 to replace those flags. Council President Paul Elchert thanked the boys for their presentation and agreed the tattered stars and stripes did not properly represent what the flag means or … Keep Reading...

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02.20
2013

Utah Bill Requires POW/MIA Flag to Fly on Six Holidays

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A bill requiring the POW/MIA flag to fly on six national holidays passes the Utah House committee In Salt Lake City, a bill unanimously passed that requires the POW/MIA flag to fly above the state capital building along with the American flag on six national holidays. The flag honors prisoners of war and soldiers missing in actions. Rep. John Westwood said, “Forty-eight Utah men and women are currently missing in action. We need to recognize these people.” Originally, the bill required all government building in Utah to fly the POW/MIA flag on Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day and National POW/MIA Recognition Day. However, a substitute bill that eventually passed the House calls for only four locations at the Capitol to fly the POW/MIA flag below the American flag and Utah flag on the six holidays. Other citizens from the state also voiced their support for the bill. Joe Call had all three of his sons serve in Iraq, his brother served in Vietnam, as well as his father who served in World War II. He believes, “Too many times the POWs are forgotten and I think this would be a great way to acknowledge these people.” … Keep Reading...

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02.12
2013

Local Boy Scout retires 3,000 Flags with the Police Department

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Hoping to earn his Eagle Scout ranking, a local Boy Scout retires 3,000+ old American flags in a ceremony spanning several days, with the help of the police department. In Boynton Beach, Florida, one very patriotic Boy Scout set a goal to retire 500 unserviceable American flags. When the local police department caught wind of the 14-year-old boy’s goal, they decided to lend a hand. Well, everyone can rest easy because that Boy Scout, Brian Blickle, collected an amazing 3,165 American flags unfit to fly. And, already had a trip planned with his mom to pick up another 3,000 flags from Miami-Dade County. Brian took on this project with the hopes of earning his Eagle Scout ranking – the highest Scout honor. Originally, the flag project was inspired by a Veteran’s Day flag ceremony he witnessed and his passion of building campfires. “I saw a veteran’s ceremony at school, and it made me want to learn more about flags and how to retire them the right way,” Brian said. “A lot of people have them stacked up in piles or just throw them away, and I wanted to learn how to do it properly.” This patriotic project was not something … Keep Reading...

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01.30
2013

Peace Officer Encourages Correct Flag Etiquette

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One man travels his county collecting worn flags and spreading correct flag etiquette procedures. Jackie Williams proudly flies two flags from a single pole in his front yard. The stars and stripes wave highest, while exactly 10 inches below flies the POW/MIA flag, honoring any veteran that went missing or was captured during war. Proper flag protocol is an issue this Army vet feels very strongly about and wishes everyone would follow the correct procedures set forth in the U.S. Flag Code. From Kentucky, Williams travels the county of Henderson serving legal papers. While out, he continually notes the American flag conditions he comes across, too many of which are a sorry sight. “I have found flags hanging from a corner. I have found flags hanging upside down and flags in such disrepair that there was really nothing left,” recalled Williams. Flags with long rips and missing pieces are beyond repair and require a suitable retirement. Jackie will not hesitate to knock on a door and ask for the owner’s permission to remove the flag when he witnesses such terrible conditions. The majority of the time, home and business owners’ do not have a problem with him doing this. In … Keep Reading...

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10.18
2012

Political Election Season Particularly Enjoyable for Vexillologists

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“Flag studiers” pay extra attention to the flag’s role in the political election season. What exactly is a vexillologist? A vexillologist studies everything about flags, including their development, history, and design. These people have a true passion for flags, and John Hartvigsen is definitely one of them. As the newly elected secretary of the North American Vexillological Association, Hartvigsen often gets asked how exactly someone becomes in an expert in the flag field. His answer, often throwing people off is, “You’re just born one [a vexillologist]. You just have the ‘flag gene.’” John believes his work with flags is simply a part of him. In Utah, he is one of only six vexillologists in the state. With the Presidential election season really heating up, candidates appear to be standing in front of American flags every place they go, whether on TV, in print, or posing for a picture on their website. John actually sites this political tradition as an act that goes way back to campaigns from Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant. Hartvigsen enjoys paying close attention to the flags surrounding the candidates, always looking to see if he can spot any mistakes in how the flags are used … Keep Reading...

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07.23
2012

Flag Knowledge (and Etiquette) for Olympians

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The buzz about the Olympics has amped up, with just days before the official kickoff of the 2012 Summer Games. As retired Marine Corps veteran Richard Roamer watched segments on television of the 2012 Olympic Boxing team and Olympic track and field trials, he took note of the improper use of the American flag. In Roamer’s Letter to the Editor of the Jacksonville Daily News, he cited that athletes were wearing headbands and shorts that adorned the flag. Additionally, at the junior track championships, winners were handed large American flags, which they proceeded to drape over their heads and bodies – and subsequently touched the ground. The U.S. Flag Code vehemently states “The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery,” and “the flag should never touch anything beneath it, such as the ground, the floor, water, or merchandise.” Roamer went on to say, “Disrespectful display of the American flag is an affront to Americans and their families who have served and given their lives to protect the flag and freedoms we have…. I feel these acts are not patriotic but disrespectful to the flag and those that have given their all in defense of this country. ” … Keep Reading...

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07.04
2012

Independence Day Fun

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The Fourth of July – patriotic gestures, foods, and more. Independence Day, or the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday that celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. The Declaration of Independence proclaimed independence from Great Britain and set the 13 colonies on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation. In 1870, Congress made the Fourth of July a federal holiday; however, it wasn’t until 1941 when a provision was expanded to grant paid holidays to employees. Celebrations surrounding the Fourth of July are rooted in the tradition of political freedom. Fourth of July celebrations come easily to many – picnics, barbeques, parades and fireworks – and so do the friendly gestures of a neighbor, the patriotic displays of the American Flag, and the changing of an ordinary recipe to an Independence Day-themed treat. Elyse Kaner and her family are one of many Americans with an inspiring story, celebrating the Fourth of July this week. Kaner and her family have had annual traditions that included fireworks, sparklers, parades and family picnics. Though no one in her immediate family had served in the military, Kaner’s mother always showed her devoted … Keep Reading...

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06.07
2012

National Anthem Etiquette

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What to do when you hear the singing of the National Anthem. Almost halfway through the baseball season and nearing the beginning of football season, game day rituals are in full force. A common game day ritual, prior to the start of any sporting event, is singing the National Anthem. What is the proper etiquette during the singing of the National Anthem? According to the United States Flag Code, “When the national anthem is played or sung, citizens should stand at attention and salute at the first note and hold the salute through the last note. The salute is directed to the flag, if displayed, otherwise to the music.” Unless a military member in uniform, citizens should stand at ‘salute’ by placing their hand over their heart, facing the American Flag. Near the end of last football season, Carolina Panthers tight end Jeremy Shockey publicly made it clear how proper etiquette for the singing of the National Anthem is necessary to show respect for the flag and those who fought for it. He criticized several Houston Texan players for not putting their hand over the heart as the National Anthem was performed. The same case was true on the night … Keep Reading...

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05.31
2012

How to Fold an American Flag

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Proper display and etiquette for folding an American flag. Folding an American Flag is a tradition, in which we remember our nation’s motto, “In God We Trust.” A folded American Flag also resembles a colonial soldiers’ cocked hat that was worn during the fight for Independence, as well as the sailors and marines who served under Captain John Paul Jones of the Armed Forces of the United States. But, what is the proper way to fold and display an American Flag? It is important to note that special caution should be taken so the flag never touches the ground. To begin folding the flag, hold the flag waist-high with another person so that it is parallel to the ground. Fold the flag in half width-wise, twice – making sure the stars show at all times. Starting from the edge of the flag where the stripes come together, make a triangular fold by taking one edge of the flag and bringing it towards the other. Repeat this triangular fold until a small strip of blue is left; tuck the remaining strip of blue into the triangular shape of the flag. When you are finished folding the flag, only a blue field … Keep Reading...

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