Saturday, July 02, 2011

A Request for Flag Etiquette... How do I hang the flag on my house?

Display of the American flag

Behind a Speaker?
Display horizontally behind and above the speaker's head.
American Flag
 Flat against a wall?
Display horizontally or vertically with Canton at flags own right. (or to viewers left)
Vertical American Flag
American Flag
In a window?
Display vertically with Canton at flags own right. (or to outside viewers left)
Vertical American Flag

 

Displaying an American flag outside my House

On a Pole attached to the wall?
Hang Flag at the top of a pole either horizontally or diagonally from the wall with any other flags below it on the same staff or another staff.
On a horizontal rope from a building?

Hang flag vertical with the Canton farthest from the building.

Displaying an American flag on a Flagpole

More than one flag on a pole?
The US Flag should always fly above other flags and should be the same size or larger than the others.
One flag each on many poles?
The US Flag should always fly on it's own right. When flying with other country flags all flags should be the same size and fly at the same height as the others.

Can I leave my American flag out at night?


The US Flag should always fly in light. If you can see the flag clearly either by mounting a light directed towards it or because of street lights or house lights than it can remain outside during the night. It may also be economical to bring your flag in during harsh weather to save it from excessive tearing. Most flags are considered all-weather however if you buy a 2-ply polyester flag it is the industries strongest and longest lasting flag available.

1 comment:

  1. Simple things that we always do and yet it isn't proper for the flags we put out in our houses. Learn more about proper flag etiquette at colonialflag.com.

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