American Flag Etiquette That You Need to Know
A country flag is considered as important aspect so flag must be
follow flag code stipulated by law. Flag code or etiquette in America is
stipulated by the federal law. American
Flag Etiquette includes the flag should be under light like sunlight or
other appropriate light source all time. It also has to be flown in mild
weather except the material of flag is for any weather condition. Any person or
thing should not wear flag and fly it upside down except as a distress signal.
You should not use flag for general decoration.
For decoration, there are banner of blue, red and white stripes but
the blue stripe should be on top. Do not use flag for advertising especially if
it is printed, embroidered or used as boxes, napkins or handkerchief, or
anything for temporary use. The flag should not be used as part of uniform or
costume, but flag patch can be put on uniform of policeman, fireman, military
personnel or patriotic organization. There should not be word, figure, number,
drawing, mark or such attached or placed on a flag. It should not be used to
deliver, carry, hold or receive anything. There is more American Flag Etiquette that you should respect and implement in
your daily life.
It was not till June 24, 1912, that the proportions of the American national flag came to be prescribed. As a result, flags made before this year show different patterns of the stars and unusual proportions. But mostly, stars were placed in a straight row and had proportions more / less similar to the ones now accepted.
Several acts
have determined the evolution of the American national flag. According
to the First Flag Act, passed in 1777, it was established that the
American national flag would comprise thirteen red & white stripes
and thirteen white stars against a blue background. In January 1794, it
had 15 stars and 15 stripes.
