Do you know proper flag etiquette? Learn the rules this Flag Day in insightful retro find
These rules and traditions will allow you to treat the American flag with respect.
These rules and traditions will allow you to treat the American flag with respect.
These rules and traditions will allow you to treat the American flag with respect.
Flag Day is celebrated on June 14 every year. It marks the day the Second Continental Congress adopted the U.S. flag in 1777.
A reporter in 1991 reported on the traditions around handling the American flag. Patriotism had reached a new high after the Gulf War and flags were everywhere, but knowledge of proper etiquette was lacking. His research revealed dozens of rules that apply. Here are a few:
- Do not let the flag touch the ground.
- Do not carry the flag flat, or carry things in it.
- Do not use the flag as clothing.
- Do not store the flag where it can get dirty.
- Do not fasten it or tie it back. Always allow it to fall free.
Though the rules may seem a bit much, the guidelines help ensure the flag is treated with the respect and honor it deserves.
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