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<br />Frequently Asked Questions about the Flag <br /> <br />Page 2 of 4 <br /> <br />A: This gesture is a sign to indicate the nation mourns the death of an individual(s), <br />as death of the President or former President, Vice President, Supreme Court Justi <br />member of Congress, Secretary of an executive or military department, etc. Only th <br />President of the United States or the Governor of the State may order the flag to be <br />staffed. The honor and reverence accorded this solemn act is quickly becoming ero <br />those individuals and agencies that display the flag at half-staff on inappropriate oc <br />without proper authority to do so. (ref: Fiaq Code 7(m)) <br /> <br />Q: When the flag is not flown from a staff, how should it be <br />displayed? <br /> <br />A: It should be displayed vertically, whether indoors or out, and suspended so that i <br />fall free as though the flag were staffed. The stripes may be displayed either horizo <br />vertically against a wall, the union should be uppermost and to the flag's own right; <br />to the observer's left. When displayed in a window of a home or a place of business <br />flag should be displayed in the same way; that is, with the union or blue field to the I <br />the observer in the street. (Ref Flag Code 7(i)) <br /> <br />Q: How are unserviceable flags destroyed? <br /> <br />A: The Flag Code suggests that, "when a flag has served its useful purpose, it shou <br />destroyed, preferably by burning." For individual citizens, this should be done discr <br />the act of destruction is not perceived as a protest or desecration. Many American <br />Posts conduct Disposal of Unserviceable Flag Ceremonies on June 14, Flag Day. T <br />ceremony creates a particularly dignified and solemn occasion for the retirement of <br />unserviceable flags. (ref: Flag Code 8(k)) <br /> <br />Q: Can the flag be washed or dry-cleaned? <br /> <br />A: Yes. There are no provisions of the Flag Code which prohibit such care. The dec <br />wash or dry-clean would be dependent on the material. <br /> <br />Q: Are you required to destroy the flag if it touches the ground? <br /> <br />A: Flag Code section 176b states that the flag should not touch anything beneath it <br />as the ground. This is stated to indicate that care should be exercised in the handlin <br />the flag, to protect it from becoming soiled or damaged. You ARE NOT required to <br />the flag when this happens. As long as the flag remains suitable for display, even if <br />washing or dry-cleaning (which is acceptable practice) is required, you may continu <br />display the flag as a symbol of our great country. (ref: Flag Code 8(b)) <br /> <br />Q: What is the proper method for folding the flag? <br /> <br />A: The Flag Code does not require any specific method, however, there is a traditio <br />has developed over time. This method produces a triangular shaped form like that <br />three corner hat with only the blue union showing. There is a diagram available on _ <br />the Flag that lists the steps involved. <br /> <br />http://www.legion.org/our_flag/oCfaCLflag.htm <br /> <br />4/16/03 <br />