Flag etiquette 2
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The document provides guidelines for proper flag etiquette. It states that the flag should be lit at all times, only flown in fair weather unless designed for inclement weather, and should never be dipped or used for decoration, advertising, costumes, or uniforms except in specific circumstances. The flag also should not have any marks or be used for holding anything. When lowering the flag, it should not touch the ground and should be folded and stored neatly. A worn flag should be destroyed in a dignified manner by burning.
Flag etiquette 2
- 2. Flag should be lighted at all times,either by sunlight or by an appropriate light source.
- 3. Flag should be flown in fair weather, unless the flag is designed for inclement weather use.
- 4. Flag should never be dipped to any person or thing. It is flown upside down only as a distress signal.
- 5. Flag should not be used for any decoration in general.
- 6. Flag should never be used for any advertising purpose.
- 7. Flag should not be used as part of a costume or athletic uniform, except that a flag patch may be used on the uniform of military personnel, fireman, policeman, and members of patriotic organizations.
- 8. Flag should never have any mark, insignia, letter, word, number, figure, or drawing of any kind placed on it, or attached to it.
- 9. Flag should never be used for receiving, holding, carrying, or delivering anything.
- 10. When the flag is lowered, no part of it should touch the ground or any other object; it should be received by waiting hands and arms. To store the flag it should be folded neatly and ceremoniously
- 11. Flag should be cleaned and mended when necessary.
- 12. When a flag is so worn it is no longer fit to serve as a symbol of our country, it should be destroyed by burning in a dignified manner.