Show display of U S fla flag ty has Eti etiquette pette code codea THE CORRECT USE OF THE FLAG I 1 do not let the flag touch floor or ground do not place any object or emblem above the flag do not use the flag as drapery use bunting do not use the flag as part of a costume or uniform when used on a motor car the flag should fly from a staff do not use the flag in any form of advertising I 1 abate are six tips for or flag etiquette as outlined by mrs russell B william Willi arns chicago Cli cago chairman of the flag committee of the daughters of the american Reto revolution lution the D A R it is in the midst of nationwide campaign to popularize popular fit 14 etiquette on important national holidays patriotic citizens throughout the county country like to display the american flag bug is outward evidence of their loyalty toward hward their nation on days like these being familiar with ith proper sag flag etiquette is valuable and important for rather definite nd d well defined courtesies toward the tbt national banner have been de eloped in military and civilian ot of flag display most ast people realize in a general way that good care should be given tie the flag and its use as a common piece of cloth should be avoided but sometimes lacking is the knowl know adte te of 0 more specific rules regard itt ill its display compiled here are a few rules of 1 lag I etiquette tor for the display and use e ol of old glory 11 otien the flag is displayed on a 11 ill ll the stars should be toward the left hit with the stripes floating to the light lot cehen hanging with the stripes hl a vertical position the stars should always appear in the upper jeff 1 I hand corner con on parade the american flag al ya lly claims the place ot of honor at the t right C when flown at half staff the flag should be hoisted to the peak for an instant and then lowered to the half staff position before lowering the flag it should be raised again to the peak on memorial day may 30 the flag should be displayed at half staff from sunrise until noon and at full staff from noon until sunset 41 the flag must not be used as a table cloth nothing but the bible should rest upon the flag C never display the american americ an flag with the union down except as a signal of distress C the flag should never be used to decorate plat platforms platform forr s or stands or draped in any fashion tor for decorating purposes 41 when used to cover a casket the flag should be placed so that the stars are at the head bead in the upper right hand corner over the heart looking from the foot the flag should not be lowered into the grave nor allowed to touch ouch the ground fl eno no other flag should be hoisted above the american flag except a church pennant which can be flown from the masthead above the stars and stripes when religious services are in progress in a military chapel or aboard a united states navy ship |