It shouldn't touch anything but gloved hands
The U.S. flag should never touch the ground, water, and nothing besides gloved hands
ground and water
The Section 8b code states that the American flag should never touch anything beneath it, such as the ground, the floor, water, or merchandise.
2 things that you are not supposed to allow to happen to the American flag: Allow it to touch the ground, or burn it.
2 things that you are not supposed to allow to happen to the American flag: Allow it to touch the ground, or burn it.
Etiquette states certain things should never be done out of respect for the American Flag. The flag should never be flown upside down, be used as a decoration, be used for advertising, be used as part of a costume, be marked in any way, be used for carrying, or touch the ground.
The American flag should never touch the ground, floor, or any object below it.
You are not suppose to let it touch the ground, however, I have never heard where it had to be destroyed if it did.
The ground the ground
No - "The flag should never touch anything beneath it, such as the ground, the floor, water, or merchandise."
One should never let the flag touch the ground, as it symbolizes disrespect to the nation it represents. Additionally, the flag should not be used as clothing or for decorative purposes that diminish its significance. Finally, it should never be displayed in a manner that is tattered or worn, as this reflects poorly on the honor it embodies.
In the U.S., there are things that you must never do with an American flag. The flag must always be lighted, either by sunlight or artificial light. The flag should never be dipped to any thing or any person. You should never use the flag as a form of advertisement.