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U S Flag Day June 14th

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Urgrace
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08-19-2000

Tuesday, June 14, 2005 - 9:46 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
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When : June 14th

Flag Day, is a day for all Americans to celebrate and show respect for our flag, it's designers and makers. Our flag is representative of our independence and our unity as a nation.....one nation, under God, indivisible. Our flag has a proud and glorious history. It was at the lead of every battle fought by Americans. Many people have died protecting it. It even stands proudly on the surface of the moon.
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As Americans, we have every right to be proud of our culture, our nation, and our flag. So raise the flag today and every day with pride! 
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Properly Display Our Flag

There is a right way and a wrong way to display the flag.  The American flag should be held in the highest of regards. It represents our nation and the many people who gave their lives for our country and our flag. Here are the basics on displaying  the American flag:
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The flag is normally flown from sunrise to sunset.
In the morning, raise the flag briskly. At sunset, lower it slowly. Always, raise and lower it ceremoniously.
The flag should not be flown at night without a light on it.
The flag should not be flown in the rain or inclement weather.
After a tragedy or death, the flag is flown at half staff for 30 days. It's  called "half staff" on land ,and "half mast" on a ship.
When flown vertically on a pole, the stars and blue field , or "union", is at the top and at the end of the pole (away from your house).
The American flag is always flown at the top of the pole. Your state flag and other flags fly below it.

flaglady

The union is always on top. When displayed in print, the stars and blue field are always on the left.
Never let your flag touch the ground, never...period.
Fold your flag when storing. Don't just stuff it in a drawer or box.
 When your flag is old and has seen  better days, it is time to retire it. Old flags should be burned or buried. Please do not throw it in the trash.

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Julieboo
Member

02-05-2002

Tuesday, June 14, 2005 - 9:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
sidenote, when displaying the flag vertically, the stars part should be on the left (to match where your heart is). So it is opposite of what you would think.



Julieboo
Member

02-05-2002

Tuesday, June 14, 2005 - 9:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    


Ophiliasgrandma
Member

09-04-2001

Tuesday, June 14, 2005 - 12:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Mine has been flying since early this morning. I love special days to display my flag.

Abby7
Member

07-17-2002

Tuesday, June 14, 2005 - 6:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Flaglady should wear red short shorts, skimpy blue top (preferably showing plenty of cleavage like in the Las Vegas trip new boob shot) while holding the flag.