Sometimes handling and displaying the United States (U.S.) flag is not properly done. The following information may be of help. According to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs in ...

There are specific days like Flag Day, Independence Day and Memorial Day, when many people and institutions display the American flag (not to mention all of the Americans who keep their flags up ...

I made a terrible typo in my letter about flag protocol. The flag of the United States is always displayed on the viewer’s LEFT when facing the flag from the front. That is to say if the flag is ...

For centuries, the American flag has flown on flagpoles, buildings, homes and more across the United States. However, an official code and etiquette for displaying and maintaining the flag is much ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – With Memorial Day right around the corner and Flag Day on Tuesday, it’s a good time for a reminder of how to properly handle the American flag. As these days approach, do you know ...

The following guidelines have been sourced from the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. The flag should be flown at half-staff According to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, the U.S. flag should ...

Memorial Day is a time-honored tradition in the United States, dedicated to remembering and honoring the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives in service to our country. This blog post ...

I agree with Inga Mae Urke's letter, "Don't tolerate illegal aliens" (Public Forum, Nov. 2) and I am just as proud of my Norwegian grandparents and their dedication and patriotism to America. But her ...

The United States flag was first imagined after the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The Continental Congress authorized creation of the first national flag on June 14, 1777. It was ...

My name is Kelly Clarke and I am an 8 th grader in Manhasset Middle School. I am a Manhasset Girl Scout in Troop 556 and I have chosen teaching Flag Etiquette for my Girl Scout Silver Award project. I ...