Ten Rules on How to Properly Fly the
Flag of the United States of America

1. The Flag is always hoisted briskly and lowered ceremoniously.

2. The Flag is never allowed to touch the ground or the floor.

3. When hung over a sidewalk on a rope extending from a building to a pole, the union stars are always away from the building.

4. When vertically hung over the center of the street, the Flag always has the union to the north in an east/west street, and to the east in a north/south street.

5. The Flag should be displayed on all days, especially: New Year's Day, Inauguration Day, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Easter Sunday, Mother's Day, Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day (half-staff until noon), Flag Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Constitution Day, Columbus Day, Navy Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, days as may be proclaimed by the President of the United States, date of each State's admission and State holidays.

6. The Flag should never be festooned, drawn back, nor up, in folds but always allowed to fall free. The Flag should be displayed at half-staff until noon on Memorial Day then raised to the top of the staff.

7. The Flag should be displayed at half-staff until noon on Memorial Day then raised to the top of the staff.

8. Never fly the Flag upside down except as a signal of distress in instances of extreme danger to life or   property.

9. The Flag is never flown in inclement weather except when using an all-weather Flag.

10. The Flag can be flown every day from sunrise until sunset and at night if illuminated properly.

Flag Display Days
The Flag should be displayed on all days, especially on:

and such other days as may be proclaimed by the President of the United States; the birthday of States (date of admission); and on State holidays.

SOURCE: Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States

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THEME ACTIVITIES AND INFORMATION

The Flag Salute of the
United States of America

"I pledge allegiance to the Flag, of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

Election Day
In an election year celebrate with these Election decorations and party supplies.

Democratic Party Symbols	Republican Party Symbols
Patriotic Decorating Kit	Patriotic Paper Goods
Patriotic Party Items	Patriotic Glow and Light Ups
Patriotic Decorama 23" X 18" Flag Banner Bright Stars Scene Patriotic Stripes Scene 5' Liberty Bell 5' American Flags 5' Statue Of Liberty 5' National Treasures	Fireworks Scene Setter Waving Flags Border Roll Patriotic Bunting Border Metallic Flag Door Cover 4' Metallic Flag Banner

Patriotic Banners

Other
American Flag Tattoos
Skimmer Hat
Patriotic Top Hat
Patriotic Vests
Pom Poms for your wrist
Red, White & Blue Beads