The United States Flag Code does not address the issue of flying house mounted flags at half staff. Many people attach a black streamer just below the top of the pole that is about one and a half times the height of the flag. It should be attached so that it falls naturally.
How do you display the American flag on a house?
When a flag is displayed vertically in a window or against a wall, the union field should be uppermost and to the flag’s right. (The flag’s right is the observer’s left.) When a flag is displayed from the front of a building, the union should be at the peak of the staff, unless the flag is at half-staff.
How do you display a flag on an indoor pole?
8. When the flag is displayed in a manner other than by being flown from a staff, it should be displayed flat, whether indoors or out. When displayed either horizontally or vertically against a wall, the union should be uppermost and to the flag’s own right, that is, to the observer’s left.
Should home flags be at half staff?
First off, it’s important to note that American flags on display at residential locations are not required to be lowered to half staff, even when the US President or a state Governor issues a proclamation to lower the US flag. In fact, it is not even expected.
How do you display the American flag with other flags?
When displayed with another flag against a wall from crossed staffs, the U.S. flag should be on its own right (left to a person facing the wall) and its staff should be in front of the other flag’s staff. In a group of flags displayed from staffs, the U.S. flag should be at the center and the highest point.
How do you display a flag at half-staff on a house?
Youtube quote:You would have one of your standard metal Clips at the top if you don't have a clip at the top you can always use a zip tie or if your pole is wouldn't you can use a little screw.
How do you hang a flag at half-staff?
Youtube quote:It's called a morning ribbon. And it's just a strip of black nylon with a grommet on one end. And you just attach it to the end of your flagpole. And let it drape against the flag.
How do you display an American flag outside?
Hang flag vertically with the canton farthest from the building. The union, or star field, should always be at the top and should be on the flag’s own right (the viewer’s left). When being hung over a street, the union should ideally point north or east.
What order should flags be displayed?
The correct order is US, then other nationality (always flown at the same height as the US flag), and then state flag. Section 7g of the Flag Code states: “When flags of two or more nations are displayed, they are to be flown from separate staffs of the same height. The flags should be of approximately equal size.
When should the flag be flown at half-staff?
The president may order the flag to be flown at half-staff to mark the death of other officials, former officials, or foreign dignitaries. In addition to these occasions, the president may order half-staff display of the flag after other tragic events.
When the US flag is displayed with flags from other nations the US flag should be?
The flag, when carried in a procession with another flag or flags, should be either on the marching right; that is, the flag’s own right, or, if there is a line of other flags, in front of the center of that line.
How do you display multiple flags?
When you fly multiple flags on one flag pole, that means the American flag should always be the top flag. Other flags go below Old Glory. If you have each flag on its own pole, the American flag should still have the highest positioning. Ensure that no other flags on the other flag poles are displayed higher.
How do you hang two flags on the wall?
The Rules:
Other flags should not overshadow the American Flag in any way. The American Flag should be flown higher than lesser flags. If the flags are displayed on the same level, the American Flag should be flown to the (flag’s own) right of all other flags. The right is a position of prominence.
How far apart should 2 flags be on a pole?
General rule of thumb is based on your flag size that you are flying. Flagpoles should have an additional 2′ of distance between them over your flag size (i.e. 3′ x 5′ flags should have a minimum of 7′ between poles, 4′ x 6′ flags should have a minimum of 8′ between poles, etc.).
What side of the house do you hang an American flag?
So where do you hang the flag? Coming out the front of the house, the flag should be on the right of the door. If you come down the steps and face it from the curb, the flag will be on your left. The flag should only fly from dawn to dusk and at night only if you light it.
Can the American flag be flown at night without a light?
In the case of the American flag, yes, it is illegal. The US Flag Code states that it is illegal to fly the US flag at night without adequate light. The American flag code is part of federal law. Each state using it as a foundation for its own specific flag codes regarding the handling and display of the American flag.
Should the American flag be on the left or right?
With other flags:
When flown with flags of states, communities or societies on separate flag poles which are of the same height and in a straight line, the Flag of the United States is always placed in the position of honor—to its own right (observer’s left).
