How should the flag be positioned when in a group of other flags?

How should the flag be positioned when in a group of other flags?

In a group of state, local and/or society flags, the American Flag should be flown highest and in the center. The American Flag should be hoisted first and lowered last, when flown with other flags on adjacent staffs.

Can the flag be displayed horizontally?

It is the universal custom to display the American flag only from sunrise to sunset on buildings and on stationary flagstaffs in the open. When displayed either horizontally or vertically against a wall, the union should be uppermost and to the flag’s own right, that is, to the observer’s left.

Where does the u.s.flag go in a procession?

Here are the rules for proper display and use of the U.S. flag, as established by generally accepted custom and by Public Law 829, approved by Congress as the “Federal Flag Code.” The U.S. flag, when carried in a procession with another flag, should be on the marching right, that is, the flag’s own right.

Where does the u.s.flag go on a building?

When the U.S. flag is displayed from as projecting from a building, the union of the flag should be placed at the peak of the unless the flag is at half-staff. When suspended from a rope extending from the building on a pole, the flag should be hoisted out, union first from the building.

Where do you place the American flag in a funeral?

When displayed from a staff in a church or auditorium, the flag should occupy the position of honor and be placed at the speaker’s right as he faces the audience. When the flag is used to cover a casket, the union should be at the head and over the left shoulder.

Where does the US flag go in a church?

When displayed from a staff in a church or public auditorium, the U.S. flag should hold the position of superior prominence, in advance of the audience, and in the position of honor at the speaker’s right, facing the audience. Any other flag so displayed should be placed on the left of the speaker or to the right of the audience.

The flag, when carried in a procession with other flags, should be either on the marching right or, if there is a line of other flags, in front of the center of that line. When the U.S. Flag becomes tattered or worn, it should be disposed of by burning.

Where does the flag go in a parade?

The flag, when carried in a procession with another flag or flags, should be either on the marching right; that is, the flag’s own right, or, if there is a line of other flags, in front of the center of that line. (a) The flag should not be displayed on a float in a parade except from a staff, or as provided in subsection (i) of this section.

Where does the US flag go in a flag line?

Display the US flag to the right if it appears within a flag line. Place the US flag to the marching right, or the flag’s own right, when it appears in a processed flag line If other national flags appear in the same row, keep the US flag higher than the others.

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.