Fourth of July

moreluck

golden ticket member
FLAG ETIQUETTE

Here are some tips to make sure your tribute is a respectful one:

Display the flag only between sunrise and sunset on buildings and stationary flagstaffs. The flag may be displayed for twenty-four hours if illuminated in darkness.

Do not display the flag in inclement weather.

Whether displaying the flag vertically or horizontally, make sure the canton of stars is visible on the upper left-hand side.

Do not let the flag touch the ground.

An unusable flag that is damaged and worn and can no longer be displayed should be destroyed in a dignified way by burning.

When not on display, the flag should be respectfully folded into a triangle, symbolizing the tricorn hats worn by colonial soldiers in the Revolutionary
 

moreluck

golden ticket member
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moreluck

golden ticket member
Making a family pack of thighs on the grill. There's just 2 of us, so it will feed us all weekend.....just have different sides.
Corn on the cob, potato salad, beans, tossed salad, mac'n'cheese, tomatoes & cukes, etc. etc. Baking a cake today.

 

rod

Retired 22 years
FLAG ETIQUETTE

Here are some tips to make sure your tribute is a respectful one:

Display the flag only between sunrise and sunset on buildings and stationary flagstaffs. The flag may be displayed for twenty-four hours if illuminated in darkness.

Do not display the flag in inclement weather.

Whether displaying the flag vertically or horizontally, make sure the canton of stars is visible on the upper left-hand side.

Do not let the flag touch the ground.

An unusable flag that is damaged and worn and can no longer be displayed should be destroyed in a dignified way by burning.

When not on display, the flag should be respectfully folded into a triangle, symbolizing the tricorn hats worn by colonial soldiers in the Revolutionary



It is only "suggested " that the flag not be flown at night without being lit up. There is no law against it. Think of all the hundreds of thousands of small flags set out in grave yards for Memorial weekend (usually set out a few days in advance and picked up a day or two after.

An honorably discharged Veteran does NOT have to take his hat /cap off when the National Anthem plays.

They may chose to render a proper military salute with their cap on.

A worn out flag may be dropped off at any VFW or Am. Legion Club.

On Memorial Day the flag is suppose to be flown at half staff --until noon--then raised up all the way.
 

moreluck

golden ticket member
Everyone's probably already seen this.

If you haven't, skip to 0.40 seconds, and just listen.

I'm proud to be an American.

When a grade school class was singing America here a while back, the park rangers said it was illegal and to quit singing and go away.
 
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