How do you display multiple flags?
When you fly multiple flags on one flag pole, that means the American flag should always be the top flag. Other flags go below Old Glory. If you have each flag on its own pole, the American flag should still have the highest positioning. Ensure that no other flags on the other flag poles are displayed higher.
Is an American flag mask against flag code?
Answer: Unless an article of clothing is made from an actual United States flag, there is NO breach of flag etiquette whatsoever.
Can you fly another flag with the American flag on the same pole?
Yes, you can fly two flags from the same flagpole. You just need to have two sets of snap hooks, and they can be on the same rope or halyard. The United States flag will always go on top. Typically you leave approximately one foot of space between the United States flag and the flag underneath.
Why is it bad to let the American flag touch the ground?
According to the U.S. Flag Code, the American flag should never touch the ground or anything else below it. If the American flag hangs so low on a flagpole that it touches the ground, it will likely accumulate dirt. And if it continues to touch the ground, it may sustain more severe damage in the form of torn fabric.
What are the Protocols of the American flag?
The American flag should never fly lower than flags of other nations. Protocol dictates the American flag be flown above a state flag. Boy Scouts and other civic groups are happy to assist with proper disposal of flags. The American flag should never be permitted to touch the ground.
What is the protocol for the American flag?
According to American flag protocol, an American flag must never be permitted to touch the ground. If the flag inadvertently touches the ground, it should be gently washed with soap and water.
What are the rules of American flag etiquette?
There’s a right and a wrong way to hang the flag vertically.
What is proper flag protocol?
A flag protocol defines the proper placement, handling, use, and disposal of flags. Some countries have added certain protocols into their legal system while others prefer to have “guidelines” without civil or criminal consequences attached.