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Flag Courtesy Experts in Pinellas, FL

When displaying the flag of The United States of America, it is crucial to know the proper way to do so. If you have any questions on the proper way to display your Old Glory, reference our easy to follow guidelines below!

When Displaying on a Wall

If you are displaying your flag on a wall in your home, either horizontally or vertically, the Union (Blue filled square with 50 white stars) should be in the top left corner of the viewer (the flags right) The Union should also be to the viewers left when displaying in a window.
Displaying Flag on a Wall - All American Flag and Pennant, Inc. in Pinellas, FL

On the Same Halyard

When flying a state, city, organization or institutional flags from the same halyard with the United States flag, the latter should always be at the peak.
Same Halyard - All American Flag and Pennant, Inc. in Pinellas, FL

In a Group

When displaying the Unites States flag in a group with state, city, organization, or institutional flags while on staffs, the United States flag should be in the center at the highest point in the group.
Group of Flags - All American Flag and Pennant, Inc. in Pinellas, FL

Crossed Staffs

When displaying the Unites States flag with any other flag while crossing staffs, the United States flag should be on the right side (the flags own right) and its staff should be in front of the other flag.
Flags Crossed Etiquette - All American Flag and Pennant, Inc. in Pinellas, FL

Speaker Platforms

The flag of the United States of America should be displayed above and behind the speaker, if displaying flat. If displaying from a staff on a pulpit or public auditorium, the flag should be on the speaker's right. All other flags should be placed on the left.
Speaker Platform Flags - All American Flag and Pennant, Inc. in Pinellas, FL

With Other Nation's Flags

When displaying two or more Nation's flags, each flag should be on separate staffs of the same height. The flags should be approximately the same size. International customs forbid displaying one nations flag over another in times of peace. This is a sign of war time victory and a serious insult.
Other Nations Flags Etiquette - All American Flag and Pennant, Inc. in Pinellas, FL

Displaying at Half-Staff

When flying the flag at half-staff, the flag should be raised to the top of the staff for an instant, then lowered to the mid-way point of the staff (half-staff). It should be raised to the top of the staff again before lowering the flag at the end of the day. The flag is flown at half-staff from sunrise until noon on memorial day. It is then flown at full staff for the remainder of the day.

In the event of the death of principal figures of the United States Government and the governor of the state, territory or possession, the president may order the flag to be flown at half-staff as respect for their memory. In the event of the death of other officials or foreign dignitaries, the flag is displayed at half-staff in accordance with the president's instructions or orders or in accordance with recognize customs or practices, not inconsistent with law.

The governor of a state, territory or possession of the United States may proclaim that the national flag be flown at half-staff in the event of the death of a present or former official of that state, territory or possession

When to Fly the Flag

Our national flag should be displayed on all days that there is no danger the weather will damage it. It not only shows respect for our national symbol, but prolongs the life of the flag. It is customary to fly the flag from sunrise to sunset on buildings or on a stationary flag pole in the open. However, it may also be flown at night if it is properly illuminated with a spotlight.

Flag Courtesy Experts in Pinellas, FL

When displaying the flag of The United States of America, it is crucial to know the proper way to do so. If you have any questions on the proper way to display your Old Glory, reference our easy to follow guidelines below!

When Displaying on a Wall

If you are displaying your flag on a wall in your home, either horizontally or vertically, the Union (Blue filled square with 50 white stars) should be in the top left corner of the viewer (the flags right) The Union should also be to the viewers left when displaying in a window.
Displaying Flag on a Wall - All American Flag and Pennant, Inc. in Pinellas, FL

On the Same Halyard

When flying a state, city, organization or institutional flags from the same halyard with the United States flag, the latter should always be at the peak.
Same Halyard - All American Flag and Pennant, Inc. in Pinellas, FL

In a Group

When displaying the Unites States flag in a group with state, city, organization, or institutional flags while on staffs, the United States flag should be in the center at the highest point in the group.
Group of Flags - All American Flag and Pennant, Inc. in Pinellas, FL

Crossed Staffs

When displaying the Unites States flag with any other flag while crossing staffs, the United States flag should be on the right side (the flags own right) and its staff should be in front of the other flag.
Flags Crossed Etiquette - All American Flag and Pennant, Inc. in Pinellas, FL

Speaker Platforms

The flag of the United States of America should be displayed above and behind the speaker, if displaying flat. If displaying from a staff on a pulpit or public auditorium, the flag should be on the speaker's right. All other flags should be placed on the left.
Speaker Platform Flags - All American Flag and Pennant, Inc. in Pinellas, FL

With Other Nation's Flags

When displaying two or more Nation's flags, each flag should be on separate staffs of the same height. The flags should be approximately the same size. International customs forbid displaying one nations flag over another in times of peace. This is a sign of war time victory and a serious insult.
Other Nations Flags Etiquette - All American Flag and Pennant, Inc. in Pinellas, FL

Displaying at Half-Staff

When flying the flag at half-staff, the flag should be raised to the top of the staff for an instant, then lowered to the mid-way point of the staff (half-staff). It should be raised to the top of the staff again before lowering the flag at the end of the day. The flag is flown at half-staff from sunrise until noon on memorial day. It is then flown at full staff for the remainder of the day.

In the event of the death of principal figures of the United States Government and the governor of the state, territory or possession, the president may order the flag to be flown at half-staff as respect for their memory. In the event of the death of other officials or foreign dignitaries, the flag is displayed at half-staff in accordance with the president's instructions or orders or in accordance with recognize customs or practices, not inconsistent with law.

The governor of a state, territory or possession of the United States may proclaim that the national flag be flown at half-staff in the event of the death of a present or former official of that state, territory or possession

When to Fly the Flag

Our national flag should be displayed on all days that there is no danger the weather will damage it. It not only shows respect for our national symbol, but prolongs the life of the flag. It is customary to fly the flag from sunrise to sunset on buildings or on a stationary flag pole in the open. However, it may also be flown at night if it is properly illuminated with a spotlight.
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