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Fly the American Flag Correctly Every Day

The basic rules every American should know for everyday flag display at home.

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The steps

  1. Step 1

    Mount the flag so the union (stars) is to the observer's upper left

    Correct flag orientation on a wall or staffThe blue field of stars sits in the top-left corner as the observer faces the flag.Unionupper leftAs the observer faces it
  2. Step 2

    Display from sunrise to sunset unless properly illuminated

  3. Step 3

    Take the flag down in bad weather unless it is an all-weather flag

  4. Step 4

    Hoist briskly, lower ceremoniously

  5. Step 5

    Inspect for tears or fading monthly

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Learn Flag Protocol