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When two or three flags are flown together what position would the American flag have?
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The American Flag always has precedence by flying higher than other flags .
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When the American flag is flown lower than usual what is it called?
Half-mast. Usually due to tragedies.
Can any flag other than the American flag be flown over he white house or congress?
No as the U.S house of congress is a American state building only the The U.S flag can fly there.
Why are flags flying at half mast on May 4 2009?
It is traditional to fly the flag at half staff (half mast should really only relate to flags flown on board ship) on days of national mourning in the UK, such as the death of the Sovereign, or of a Prime Minister. November 9, 2008 was Remembrance Sunday when the nation remembers the dead in all conflicts since the First World War and is hence a day of national mourning. Although the Armistice (treaty to end the Great War in 1918) was signed at 11am on 11 November, it has become customary to mark the date on the nearest Sunday to that, rather than keeping to 11 November which began to cause traffic disruption in large cities. The reason for flying a flag at half staff is to leave room for the invisible flag of death being "flown" at the top of the mast, signifying the presence of death.
What are the rules for flying an American flag during war?
If it is a very minor tear (less than one inch long) then it is widely accepable to continue flying the flag as long as its condition does not bring discredit upon it. Anything bigger than that you really should not fly, especially if it is a really big tear, or the end is tattered, in which case I recommend folding it up, properly storing it (in a clean, dry, non-floor/ground) place and getting a new one.
What did the British flag look like during the American Revolution?
The modern British flag consists of three crosses, one verticle one representing England, and two diagonal ones (St. Andrew's cross) representing Scotland and (St Patrick's cross) representing Ireland.Ireland was not incorporated into the United Kingdom until the Act of Union in 1801, so the British flag before that date lacked that cross.The British flag, correctly called the union flag, but also known as the union jack, consists of the flag of England-a red plus cross on a white background,(the flag of St George) The flag of Ireland-a red multiplication, or saltire cross on a white background,(the flag of St Patrick) The flag of Scotland-a white multiplication cross on a blue background. The flag of of Wales, a red dragon on a green and white background was not incorporated into the design.When the 3 flags are incorporated, Scotland is overlayed by Ireland which is then overlayed by England this produces the union flag. The jack that is sometimes mentioned is the pole that the flag fly's from - ( the jack-staff) If you look closely at a union flag it is possible to identify the three crosses layed on top of each other.MoreThe Flag flown by the British in the American Revolution is not the Union Jack it shares many of the same qualities but the Union Jack did not come around until 1801. The pre 1801 Union flag is shown below on the link and would not have had the red St Patrick's cross included in it at the time. It is only called a Union Jack when flown on a ship but the term has entered popular culture. The red cross of St. George represented both England and Wales which were considered a single State and Kingdom.MoreI would just add that there were also many types of flags flown. Naval Units would hoist a different flag than land forces and we must not forget regimental flags. It was not uncommon for different regiments (units) to have their own flag in addition to the National flag.
What types of flags can be flown at veterans memorials?
American flags, pow mia flags . . .
What is the appropriate height to fly the American Flag on a flagpole?
There is not a set height that the American Flag needs to be flown at, but it does need to be flown at the top of the flagpole. If other flags, such as State or POW/MIA, are flown around the American flag then the American flag needs to be flown above the other flags.
How many stars were on the American flags flown during 1914 1918?
48 stars
What flags can be flown over the White House?
51 flags, all the states and the American flag
Who has authority to order American flags flown half staff?
Only the President or a state Governor can order when and for how long the American flag is to be flown at half-staff on government property.
What do signal flags r y mean when flown together?
Signal flags r y flown together typically mean "Have diver down; keep well clear at slow speed." This signal is commonly used to alert nearby vessels of underwater diving operations in the area and to remind them to proceed with caution.
Can Indian Flag can be flown at night?
Flags flown from tall masts can be flown 24 hours if illuminated at night. Flags flying from short poles have to be lowered at sunset.
Is the American flag supposed to be flown higher than other flags?
This will all depend on which flag is flying alongside or below the American flag. If being flown with flags of other nations, they should all be raised to the same height and are never to be flown on the same pole. If being flown with a state, city or organizational flag, the US flag will fly above the other flag in a larger size. On most standard sized flagpoles, the American flag will be a 3'x5' flag and the other flag will be a 2'x3' flag. If the US flag is flying along a different flag on separate flagpoles, the flags can be of equal height but the US flag will then need to fly on the extreme left of the other flags. This left side is known to be a prominent flag. When flown with flagpoles displaying non-national flags, the American flag will be raised first and lowered last. There is a link below.
What was the first Six Flags theme park named for?
Flags That Have Flown Over Texas
What is a flag flown by a cruise ship called?
Flags flown by ships are also called ensigns.
What flag can fly higher then the American flag?
No flag is officially allowed to fly higher than the American flag when they are both displayed together. The American Flag Code specifies that the American flag should always be positioned above other flags when flown on the same staff or pole. However, individual state flags or organization flags can be flown higher when displayed on separate staffs or poles.
How many flags have flown over Arizona?
Five total flags. The Castilian and Burgundian flags of Spain, the Mexican Flag , the Confederate flag, and the flag of the United States have all flown over the land area that has become Arizona.
