Flagdisplay

[Shirley J. Steurrys]

Years ago, I thought that flag display outside , in some instances, required bring the flag inside at sundown. Is this still a proper protocol? Can any one help me? Thank you.

[Robin Hickman]

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Hello, Shirley!

Welcome to the USA-Flag-Site Forums !!!


You are remembering correctly, AND it is STILL correct! The part of the United State Code that covers the U.S. Flag and those things and actions connected with it is known as "The Flag Code". You can find a copy of The Flag Code at the following web site :

http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagcode.htm


The section of the Flag Code that covers your question is as follows :

United States Code Title 4 Chapter 1 — The Flag

§6. Time and occasions for display

1. It is the universal custom to display the flag only from sunrise to sunset on buildings and on stationary flagstaffs in the open. However, when a patriotic effect is desired, the flag may be displayed twenty-four hours a day if properly illuminated during the hours of darkness.

I hope that helps you! If not, please let us know!


Thank you for bringing your Flag-related question to our Forums !!!



Robin Hickman
Eugene, Oregon, USA
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