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With the approach to two patriotic holidays, Flag Day (Saturday) and Independence Day, I would like to pass along some guidelines. They are from the Federal Flag Code on how and when to display one of this country's most loved and valued emblems.
1. The flag of the United States of America should be at the center and at the high point of the group when many flags of states or localities, or other pennants are grouped and displayed on staffs. When Old Glory is on American soil, it is never displayed at a lower level than the other banners.
2. The flag is never allowed to touch the ground or floor.
3. The flag should not be festooned, drawn back or up (like bunting), but allowed to fall free.
4. Never fly the flag upside down except as a signal of distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property.
5. When the flag is displayed over the middle of the street, it should be suspended vertically with the union to the north above an east and west street or to the east above a north and south street. When displayed on a pole or staff in your yard, it is displayed straight up, not dipped.
6. The flag should be displayed at half-staff until noon on Memorial Day, then raised to the top.
7. The flag is never flown in inclement weather except when using an all-weafher flag.
8. The flag can be flown every day from sunrise to sunset and at night, if properly illuminated, if a patriotic effect is desired.
9. When hung over a sidewalk on a rope extending from a building to a pole, the union stars are displayed away from the building.
10. The flag should be hoisted briskly and lowered ceremoniously.
Honor our national flag by displaying it properly. Respect it and care for it. Take the time to thank those who have fought for it and America, both active members of our military and our veterans.
Are you grateful and proud to be an American? Show it!
•Kelly Kirkpatrick,
Orem
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