As they say, "Google knows all."

This little search took about 15 seconds...counting the cut and paste.

(I was a Boy Scout for a lot of years.)

The following is off of a BSA site I just visited.

Displaying the Flag

When the national flag is displayed flat, either horizontally or vertically,
on a wall or in a window, the union (blue field) should be at the top and to
the observer's left when facing the flag.

When displayed from a staff projecting from a windowsill, balcony,
or the front of a building, the union (blue field) should be at the staff's
peak (unless the flag is at half-staff).

The U.S. Flag Code, adopted in 1923 and amended by Public Law 94-344
in 1976, states "It is the universal custom to display the flag only from
sunrise to sunset ... However, when a patriotic effect is desired, the flag
may be displayed 24 hours a day if properly illuminated during the
darkness hours.

When displayed on a stage or platform, the national flag should be to
the speaker's right. Any other flag is on the speaker's left.

When suspended, the flag should be vertical with the union to the north
over an east-west street and to the east over a north-south street. The
flag should be hoisted out union (blue field) first.

Flag decals and stickers may be correctly displayed on the inside of
motor vehicle side windows.

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Flying the Flag at Half-Staff

When flown at half-staff, the flag is hoisted to the peak for an instant,
then lowered to the half-staff position (half the distance from the top
to the bottom of the staff).

Before the flag is lowered for the day, it is raised again to the top,
then lowered.

If your flag is on an outrigger flagpole or mounted on a wall and cannot
be flown at half-staff, it is appropriate to drape a purple and black
mourning ribbon across the flag.

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Wearing the Flag

A flag patch may be attached to such uniforms as those of athletes,
fire fighters, police officers, and members of patriotic organizations. The
national flag should not be used as a costume or athletic uniform.

Flag lapel pins should be worn on the left lapel near the heart.

Reproductions of the national flag in any medium such as jewelry, pins,
buttons, or printed materials must show the union (blue field) on the
top and to the observer's left when facing the flag.

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Flag Care

Be sure flags are dry before storing them.

Colors affixed to staffs should be carefully furled, placed in a flag case
or boot, or wrapped in plastic, then stored upright-preferably in a
cool, dry, dark place.

Iron-on patches make rips and holes easy to repair. They can be
bought in fabric departments in colors and various materials to match
the flag. Follow the directions on the fabric package.

Outdoor flags should be correctly folded and sealed in moisture- and
bugproof plastic bags. Store in a safe, cool, dry place.

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Folding the Flag

1. To fold the flag correctly, bring the striped half up over the blue field.


2. Then fold it in half again.


3. Bring the lower striped corner to the upper edge, forming a triangle.


4. Then fold the upper point in to form another triangle. Continue until the entire length of the flag is folded.


5. When you get near the end—nothing but the blue field showing—tuck the last bit into the other folds to secure it.


6. The final folded flag resembles a cocked hat with only the white stars on a blue field showing.


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Destroying Worn Out Flags

When the national flag is worn beyond repair, burn it thoroughly and
completely on a modest, but blazing, fire.

This should be done in a simple manner with dignity and respect. Be
sure the flag is reduced to ashes unrecognizable as a former flag.

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David :) :) :)

I have been to a lot, and even called a few, flag destroying ceromonies. They are something quite special. Makes me feel good just remembering them.

I disagree with the flag being displayed vertically, with the blue stars field in the upper left corner. I think, IMHO, that the flag LOOKS better with the stars field in the upper right, displayed vertically. Some cheap flags, (made overseas, probably,) are only printed on one side, thus not allowing the flag to be flown "correctly". Then again, I AM left-eye dominant!

Flag Rules
 

Flag Rules

http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagetiq.html

Hope this helps,



Gregg H

Thanks David

Thanks Greg

Mine is correct, and was correct

WHip,

You think remembering the date is important, the President is a publicity hound with regards to this, you think we should "dip" the flag...
Deep Man, really deep..

David!
 

See you went and anwsered all your questions by yourself! Now what do I have to offer?:CRY:

I would have come to your house and taken care of the issue for you in exchange for one of those gorgeous cars of yours and all would have been right in the world;)

Just day dreaming Dave. Right now my budget does not allow a Kirkham in the garage. But things do change!

Rick

OK Guys,

No one has answered the question that I asked on an earlier post, so here goes again.......

At what other time do we lower the flag to half mask and for how long?

Hint: Annually

The correct answer gets the bragging rights as "The Best Boy Scout":D :D :D

I proudly teach Flag Etiquette to Scout Leaders:3DSMILE: :3DSMILE: :3DSMILE:

Owls

Or maybe a Kirkham:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

And if that is the case, maybe I should answer the question myself:p :p :p

Ya, I guess. What I meant by "dip" is to fly at half staff. I'm glad nobody jumped on me about the Bush comment. I am one of the most Patriotic people you will find (I just returned from the persian gulf, onboard the Hospital ship USNS Comfort) I just think GWB goes about things the wrong way, and for the wrong reasons, even though he does apear to do things from the heart and with pride in country!

Welcome home, Whip


bittentoo

Isn't the flag lowered to half staff upon the death of a former President,, or other national figure or hero, or as deemed by the President. Usually between the hours of sunrise and noon, unless a longer period is set forth? In honor of the fallen is it not raised, then lowered to half staff , briefly, then raised to full heigth on Memorial Day-- ?

G.R.

You are correct. On Memorial Day, you fly the flag at half mask from sunrise to noon, and then raise to full mask.

You win the bragging rights as "Boy Scout of the Day".

Now you have to talk David Kirkham out of one of those naked ladies:D

Whip,

Sorry for jumping on you.. I apologize. Actually I thought I did jump on you for the Bush statement. I'll have to be more succinct next time... Hope you were crew and not a patient on the ship...

regards,
al

Just remember the alternative to Bush was Gore...Ouch!!

Well it was definatly not a pretty choice for the D's, I wouldn't want Gore. But I guess this ain't the place for politics, is it! And no, you didn't seem to be jumping on me, so next time I guess you'll have to try harder!!!! No offense taken anyway, everyones got their own opinion, and there sure is a lot of them out in the wild world of webs!