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If the flag is in a group of flags (on separate poles) it should be in the center and higher up than the rest of the flags.

If it's on it's own pole it should be above the rest of the flags and at least the same size as any other flags on it's pole, if not larger.

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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.


How is the Texas flag flown with the US flag?

Any state flag should be flown below or level with the US Flag, but never above it. If it is on the same level it should be on the right, this includes Texas. The rumor that Texas is the only state that is allowed to fly at level with the US Flag is just that a rumor and an urban myth.


What are the rules for flying an American flag at night?

The rules for taking the flag down at night for a civilian are different than for the military. A civilian must take down a flag before dark if there is no light shining on the flag pole. The flag can be folded but it must never touch the ground. Many people choose to roll their flags to prevent creases.


What flags can be flown over the White House?

51 flags, all the states and the American flag


What does it means when the flag is flown upside down?

An American flag or for that matter any flag flown upside-down is considered a sign of distress... US Code:T36 Ch10.176 (a) The flag should never be displayed with the union down, except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property. Opinions: Mutiny, piracy, sinking, coup, rebellion of the people/government. The fact that any flag flown upside-down means distress is not the whole story however... flags flown upside-down can and are used as a form of protest. The flag is a symbol of control and superiority. The use of such in any other way is considered "desecration."

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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.


Where is the U.S. flag flown on the same pole and halyard with flags of other states or cities?

The U.S. flag should be at the top


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.


Do you fly the flag in the rain?

You can but it's not good for the flag. The unofficial flag etiquette says that flags should not be flown in the rain.


How should the flag be flown at night?

The U.S. flag should be illuminated if flown at night. If there is no light source nearby, the flag should be taken down at sunset. Flags of other countries may have different guidelines, so it is important to refer to the specific flag code of that country.


When two or three flags are flown together what position would the American flag have?

The American Flag always has precedence by flying higher than other flags .


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.


If the Irish flag flies beside another flag in Ireland why does the Irish flag fly higher?

It is protocol for handling the Irish flag in Ireland. The same applies in many countries with national flags. An Irish flag flying in another country would not be flown highest, whereas the flag of that country might be. It is the national flag of Ireland, so it is of greater importance than any other flag in Ireland, and so it is flown higher than other flags.


Which flag should be raised the highest?

In the United States or on U.S. property (military installations, embassies, etc) the U.S. flag is always flown higher than other flags. Other countries have similar rules of respect for their flags on their property and installations.


Why is the Irish flag placed higher than others?

If it is in Ireland, a country's flag is always flown higher than flags of other country's and any other flag.


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.


What flag is flown on aircraft as a symbol of nationalism?

National flags.