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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.
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.
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.
What distance should be maintained from a displayed alfa flag?
50 feet
Where should the stars on the flag be positioned if the flag is displayed against a wall?
If the flag is horizontal or vertical, upper left from the observers' viewpoint.
What color flag should be displayed that signifies ammunition and explosives are in progress?
Red
Where does the flag go on a army dress uniform?
There is no flag on the dress uniform
Are you supposed to keep the American flag out of the rain?
Not unless it is an all-weather flag. Title 4 of the United States Code, Section 6(c) states: "The flag should not be displayed on days when the weather is inclement, except when an all-weather flag is displayed.
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.
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
Should you stand and salute during America the Beautiful or is this reserved for the Star Spangeld Banner?
No. America The Beautiful is a lovely song and a very patriotic one. But Americans stand and put their hands over their hearts (unless they are in uniform) for only The Star Spangled Banner. Even during those strange high notes.
Is the picture of Barack Obama not saluting the flag accurate?
Yes, it is accurate. The previous answer on here stated that it was not required to place ones hand over the heart during the palying of the National Anthem, only the Pledge of Allegience. Here is the US Code for such ceramonies. US CODE § 301. National anthem (a) Designation.- The composition consisting of the words and music known as the Star-Spangled Banner is the national anthem. (b) Conduct During Playing.- During a rendition of the national anthem- (1) when the flag is displayed- (A) all present except those in uniform should stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart; (B) men not in uniform should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold the headdress at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart; and (C) individuals in uniform should give the military salute at the first note of the anthem and maintain that position until the last note; and (2) when the flag is not displayed, all present should face toward the music and act in the same manner they would if the flag were displayed.
