Submitted by Guest (not verified) on Wed, 08/17/2011 - 11:43pm.
This excerpt was taken from The National Flag Code Website. Look it up.
§174. Time and occasions for display
(a) Display on buildings and stationary flagstaffs in open; night display
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.
(b) Manner of hoisting
The flag should be hoisted briskly and lowered ceremoniously.
(c) Inclement weather
The flag should not be displayed on days when the weather is inclement, except when an all weather flag is displayed.
(d) Particular days of display
The flag should be displayed on all days, especially on New Year's Day, January 1; Inauguration Day, January 20; Lincoln's Birthday, February 12; Washington's Birthday, third Monday in February; Easter Sunday (variable); Mother's Day, second Sunday in May; Armed Forces Day, third Saturday in May; Memorial Day (half-staff until noon), the last Monday in May; Flag Day, June 14; Independence Day, July 4; Labor Day, first Monday in September; Constitution Day, September 17; Columbus Day, second Monday in October; Navy Day, October 27; Veterans Day, November 11; Thanksgiving Day, fourth Thursday in November; Christmas Day, December 25; and such other days as may be proclaimed by the President of the United States; the birthdays of States (date of admission); and on State holidays.
It is my understanding that the patriots that flew our Stars and Stripes followed this code in true form. It truely saddens me to hear it has been taken down.
What sickens me is the thought of these so called coastal management hall monitors taking the flag down. I find myself wondering if they lowered the flag ceremoniously, or did they just let Old Glory drape to the ground in dispair. Did they fold the flag according to code??? I highly doubt it. BE ASHAMED COASTAL MANAGEMENT. Let Our Symbol Of Freedom Fly With Pride!!!
This excerpt was taken from
This excerpt was taken from The National Flag Code Website. Look it up.
§174. Time and occasions for display
(a) Display on buildings and stationary flagstaffs in open; night display
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.
(b) Manner of hoisting
The flag should be hoisted briskly and lowered ceremoniously.
(c) Inclement weather
The flag should not be displayed on days when the weather is inclement, except when an all weather flag is displayed.
(d) Particular days of display
The flag should be displayed on all days, especially on New Year's Day, January 1; Inauguration Day, January 20; Lincoln's Birthday, February 12; Washington's Birthday, third Monday in February; Easter Sunday (variable); Mother's Day, second Sunday in May; Armed Forces Day, third Saturday in May; Memorial Day (half-staff until noon), the last Monday in May; Flag Day, June 14; Independence Day, July 4; Labor Day, first Monday in September; Constitution Day, September 17; Columbus Day, second Monday in October; Navy Day, October 27; Veterans Day, November 11; Thanksgiving Day, fourth Thursday in November; Christmas Day, December 25; and such other days as may be proclaimed by the President of the United States; the birthdays of States (date of admission); and on State holidays.
It is my understanding that the patriots that flew our Stars and Stripes followed this code in true form. It truely saddens me to hear it has been taken down.
What sickens me is the thought of these so called coastal management hall monitors taking the flag down. I find myself wondering if they lowered the flag ceremoniously, or did they just let Old Glory drape to the ground in dispair. Did they fold the flag according to code??? I highly doubt it. BE ASHAMED COASTAL MANAGEMENT. Let Our Symbol Of Freedom Fly With Pride!!!