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<br />Frequently Asked Questions about the Flag <br /> <br />Page 3 of 4 <br /> <br />Q: Maya person, other than a veteran, have their casket drape <br />with the flag of the United States? <br /> <br />A: Yes, although this honor is usually reserved for veterans or highly regarded state <br />national figures, the Flag Code does not prohibit this use. <br /> <br />Q: What is the significance of the gold fringe which we see on <br />American flags? <br /> <br />A: Records indicate that fringe was first used on the flag as early as 1835. It was no <br />1895 it was officially added to the National flag for all regiments of the Army. For ci <br />use, fringe is not required as an integral part of the flag, nor can its use be said to <br />constitute an unauthorized addition to the design prescribed by statute. It is conside <br />fringe is used as an honorable enrichment only. <br /> <br />Q: What is meant by the flag's own right? <br /> <br />A: The "right" as the position of honor developed from the time when the "right han <br />the "weapon hand" or "point of danger." The right hand, raised without a weapon, w <br />sign of peace. The right hand, to any observer, is the observer's left. Therefore, as <br />the Flaa Code, the flag and/or blue field is displayed to the left of the observer, whi <br />the flag's "own right." (ref: Flaq Code 7(d),(i) <br /> <br />Q: Is it proper to fly the flag of the United States at night? <br /> <br />A: The Flag Code states it is the universal custom to display the flag only from sunr <br />sunset on buildings and on stationary flag staffs in the open. However, when a patri <br />effect is desired, the flag may be displayed twenty-four hours a day if properly ilium <br />during the hours of darkness. (ref: Flaq Code 6(a)) The American Legion interprets <br />illumination" as a light specifically placed to illuminate the flag (preferred) or having <br />source sufficient to illuminate the flag so it is recognizable as such by the casual ob <br /> <br />Q: What should be the position of the flag when displayed from <br />staff in a church, public auditorium or other public meeting pia <br />whether indoors or outdoors, on platform, or on the floor at gro <br />level? <br /> <br />A: When used on a speaker's platform, the flag, if displayed flat, should be displaye <br />above and behind the speaker. When displayed from a staff in a church, public aud <br />or meeting place, the flag should hold the position of superior prominence, in advan <br />the audience, and in the position of honor at the clergyman's or speaker's right as h <br />the audience. Prior to the F!aq Code changes in 1976, the display procedure was <br />somewhat different. Now the staffed flag should always be placed to the right of the <br />speaker (observer's left) without regard to a platform or floor level. (ref: FlaQ Code <br /> <br />http://www.1egion.orglour_flaglof_faCLflag.htm <br /> <br />4/16/03 <br />