Flying the Flag for Those Who Served
Flying the Flag
Memorial Day is being observed today around the U.S., prompting more displays of the American flag than on a normal day. Here are a few things to remember if you are displaying the flag at home:
On a Staff
The union, or blue field, should be at the peak of the staff of away from your house.
In a Window
The flag should hang vertically with the union to the left of a person looking at it from the outside.
Special Considerations
* For Memorial Day, fly the flag at half-staff until noon, then hoist it to the top.
* Display the flag from sunrise until sunset.
Source: How to Respect and Display Our Flag
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