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Yes it can as long as it is illuminated. Contrary to most beliefs, the flag can even be displayed in the rain or other inclement weather as long as the flag is made of a weatherproof material. These and other rules are set forth in Title 4 United States Code Chapter 1 to 5.
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∙ 11y agoYes definitely or bring it inside. It's disrespectful to leave it out at night! Or you can bring it out at daytime!
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Why does an American flag have to have a light shining on it at night?
The US Flag Code specifically states "the flag may be displayed 24 hours a day if properly illuminated during the hours of darkness."
Is it wrong to display the US flag at night?
From Wikipedia, "The United States Flag Code," "Ordinarily, it should be displayed only between sunrise and sunset, although the Flag Code permits nighttime display "when a patriotic effect is desired." Similarly, the flag should be displayed only when the weather is fair, except when an all-weather flag is displayed. (By Presidential proclamation and law, the flag is displayed contiunously at certain locations like the United States Marine Corps Memorial in Arlington and Lexington Green." "The flag should be illuminated if displayed at night." Reference: http://www.answers.com/topic/united-states-flag-code, "Displaying the flag outdoors," paragraphs 7 and 8.
Can the olympic flag fly higher then the American flag?
Of course it can. All you have to do is attach it to a taller flag pole.Another View: (in the US) No. The rules of flag etiquette of the United states deem that when displayed along with other flags on a single pole, the US flag should be displayed at the highest position on the pole, and when in a grouping of multiple flagpoles, the US flag should be displayed higher than any other flag. These flag rules apply only in the US and its territories, of course, other nations may have differing rules.
Does the Aboriginal Flag have to be displayed along with Australian Flag?
No flag has to be displayed along another flag. That doesn't make sense at all.I'm not sure if you're complaining like "Does the Aboriginal Flag have to be displayed along with Australian Flag?" or "Does the Aboriginal Flag have to be displayed along with Australian Flag?" but no.
When is it proper to fly the US flag day and night?
THE US FLAG CAN BE FLOWN DURING THE DAY, ANYTIME. THE FLAG CAN ONLY BE FLOWN AT NIGHT IF IT IS PROPERLY LIGHTED.
How should the us flag be displayed on the wall from crossed staffs?
I would put the staffs in an 'X' then put the flag over them
When displayed with other flags where should the flag of the US be?
If you are within the USA, the USA flag should be the highest flag. If you are not in the USA, the local national flag should be the highest.
Where is the US flag located in the United States?
In the United States there is NO official location of the US Flag. The flag is displayed in governmental buildings, offices, private homes, schools, and businesses, in public places and on private property, in churches, temples, synagogues and other places of worship. The US flag is often displayed on cars and trucks, bicycles and motorcycles, toys and clothing.
Does the American flag need to have a light on it at night?
Yes. According to the US Flag Code, Section 6(a), Chapter 1, Title 4, United States Code states that the flag may be displayed 24 hours a day if properly illuminated during the hours of darkness.
Why does the US put a light on the US flag at night?
to see the flag fly in the dark cuz it is so important
What circumstances can a flag be flown at night?
"It is the universal custom to display the American flag only from sunrise to sunset on buildings and on stationary flagpoles in the open. However, when a patriotic effect is desired, the American flag may be displayed 24 hours a day if it is properly illuminated during the night."
How should the US flag be flown on Memorial Day?
The US flag should always be displayed with the blue field in the upper left-hand corner to the viewer.
