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The following answers are from the current Federal Flag Code, VFW
Ritual and U.S. Army Institute of Heraldry.
What should you do with a worn or torn U.S. flag?
Such a flag should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by
burning. Individuals should be responsible for destroying the worn
flag in their possession and burying the ashes. Some VFW Posts
provide assistance.
If two flags are staffed before the entrance of a building, where
should the U.S. flag be?
On the left side as observed from the street.
When is it permitted to half-staff the U.S. flag?
Only the president of the United States or the governor of the state
may order the flag to be at half-staff to honor the death of a
national or state figure. Unfortunately, many city, business and
organization leaders are half-staffing the flag upon the death of an
employee or member. Instead, it is suggested to half-staff (if on a
separate pole) the city, business or organizational flag. The
federal flag code does not prohibit this type of half-staffing.
How should the U.S. flag be displayed from a staff when on a
platform or on the floor in a church or auditorium?
The U.S. flag should always be placed to the right of the speaker
(viewer's left) without regard to a platform or floor level. Any
other flags displayed should be placed on the left of the speaker or
to the right of the audience.
What is the meaning of the gold fringe on some flags?
The addition of the fringe started in the early 1800s as decorative
enrichment. There are no rules that prohibit the use of fringe on an
U.S. flag by nongovernment groups or organizations.
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