Flag On Floor

When a patriotic effect is desired the flag may be.

Flag on floor.

It is the universal custom to display the american flag only from sunrise to sunset on buildings and on stationary flagstaffs in the open. But it is truly a symbol of hope and inspiration to people at home and around the world as a constellation which grows brighter with every achievement earned and sacrifice borne by one of our citizens. Flag etiquette general flag display. The flag should never touch anything beneath it such as the ground the floor water or merchandise.

The flag should never be carried flat or horizontally but always aloft and free. The code states that any shape or design that uses red white and blue as well as stars and stripes is protected by the code. The flag was placed there only for a short time after the bracket the flag was on in front of the house broke during high winds. The united states flag code is a set of rules and regulations detailing proper display storage lighting handling and respect for the american flag.

The united states flag code which became official on june 22 1942 describes the proper guidelines for displaying the flag even painted ones. When displayed from a staff in a church or public auditorium the flag of the united states of america should hold the position of superior prominence in advance of the audience and in the position of honor at the clergyman s or speaker s right as he faces the audience. While inside a building on a staff that sits on the floor is. The flag may to some represent just the government and its policies.

The flag should never be displayed with the union stars down unless as a signal of dire distress. The flag must be properly illuminated photo by denise krebs. However when a patriotic effect is desired the flag may be displayed twenty four hours a day if properly illuminated during the hours of darkness. When used on a speaker s platform the flag if displayed flat should be displayed above and behind the speaker.

As of april 2008 the flag code s eighth section covers proper respect for the flag which includes the rule that the flag should never touch anything beneath it such as the ground the floor. The bracket has been repaired and the flag flies again said. Flag from sunrise to sunset on buildings and stationary flagstaffs in the open. Kentucky s flag is blue has a seal and says united we stand divided we fall and zorn said that even if the mask was a confederate pattern the flag is a part of our national history.