Thursday, May 26, 2011

American Flag FYI

  • When displayed vertically or horizontally against a wall, the stars should be at the top and to the flag's own right.
  • The flag should never be used as a receptacle for carrying, delivering or holding anything.
  • When displayed over a street, the flag should be hung vertically with the stars to the north or east. If hung over a sidewalk, the stars should be farthest from the building.
  • When flown with other flags on separate poles, the American flag should be placed to its own right (the observer's left). No other flags may be larger, and none should be placed above it. The American flag should be the first raised and the last lowered.
  • When displayed indoors, the flag should always be placed to the right of any speaker or staging area.
  • When displayed with a group of flags, it should always be at the center and at the highest point.
  • When used with one other flag, it should be placed to its own right and its staff should be in front of the other flag's staff.
  • When hung from a staff outside, the flag should be at the peak unless it is at half-staff. If other flags are on the staff, the American flag must be at the top.
  • When lowered, the flag should not touch the ground or any other object.
  • The flag shouldn't be used as drapery or any type of decoration. It should also never be used for advertising purposes or as part of a costume or athletic uniform, except as a patch for military personnel, firefighters, police officers or members of other patriotic organizations.


  • Source: Pennsylvania Senate pamphlet



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