Traditionally a symbol of liberty, the American flag has carried the message of freedom to many parts of the world.
Here in the United States, the flag is displayed daily in or near government buildings and schools and in many public areas. It is customary to fly the flag on Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and most other U.S. holidays.
Each of the flag’s colors has a significance: Red signifies hardiness and valor; white is symbolic of purity and innocence; and blue denotes vigilance, perseverance and justice. Just as the flag’s colors and design are deeply symbolic, so is the way the flag is displayed.
Here are some flag etiquette tips from AmericanFlags.com:
* When the flag is displayed over the middle of the street, it should be suspended vertically with the union (stars) to the north in an east-and-west street or to the east in a north-and-south street.
* When the flag is displayed from a staff projecting horizontally or at an angle from the window sill, balcony or front of a building, the union should be placed at the peak of the staff unless the flag is at half-staff.
* When flown at half-staff,...
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