How to Handle an American Flag

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American citizens should know the rules and etiquette of carrying, hanging and displaying the American flag. Get tips on properly handling the American flag in this free culture and society video series.

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American Flag in Procession With Other Flags
The American Flag, when carried in a procession, should be carried to the flag's own right of the other flags that it's carried with. Know rules for carrying the American flag in procession with other flags with tips from this free culture and society video.

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Carrying the American Flag
At no time is the American flag meant to be carried flat or horizontally. Carry the American flag with tips from this free culture and society video.

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Carrying the American Flag in Procession With Other National Flags
The American flag, when carried in a procession or displayed with other national flags, should be displayed at the flag's own right from a staff or pole. Carry the American flag in procession with other national flags with tips from this free culture and society video.

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Carrying the American Flag With Non-national Flags
Flag etiquette and the rules of our nation's flag are something that every American should be familiar with. Carry the American Flag with non-national flags with tips from this free culture and society video.

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Cleaning & Mending the American Flag
When the American flag becomes tattered and dirty it should be thoroughly cleaned to be ready for display again. Clean and mend the American flag with tips from this free culture and society video.

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Hanging an American Flag From a Staff or Horizontally
It is acceptable when displaying an American flag from a windowsill, front of a building or a balcony to either display it at an angle or horizontally with the union, which is the blue field with stars, at the peak of the pole. Hang the American flag from a staff or horizontally with tips from this free culture and society video.

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Hanging an American Flag With Another Flag Against Walls From Crossed Staffs
The American flag, when displayed against a wall on a staff, with another flag against the same wall on a staff should be displayed at an angle to the flag's own right. Hang the American flag with another flag against walls from crossed staffs with tips from this free culture and society video.

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Not Advertising Using the American Flag
The American flag should never be used for advertising purposes. Discover proper etiquette concerning the American flag and advertising in this free culture and society video.

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Not Dipping the American Flag
The American flag, when carried on a staff by an individual, should be held vertical at all times. Learn about not dipping the American flag in this free culture and society video.

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Not Marking the American Flag
At no time should the American Flag ever be marked with any type of insignia, letter, drawing or any other type of embroidery. Learn about not marking the American flag in this free culture and society video.

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Not Using the American Flag as Carrying Device
The American flag should not be used as a carrying device to hold or to deliver anything. Learn about not using the American flag as a carrying device in this free culture and society video.

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Not Using the American Flag as Decoration
The American flag is never meant to be used as any form of general decoration. There is blue, red and white bunting available for such purposes. Learn about not using the American flag as decoration in this free culture and society video.

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Tags: rules, etiquette, american, old, hanging, stars, flag, glory, flags, stripes, patriotism, processions

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Summary: "You're a grand old flag. You're a high-flying flag. And forever in peace may you wave." Americans have traditionally taken great pride in the Stars and Stripes, Old Glory, the American flag. Children are taught about the history, development and meaning of the flag. The flag is displayed over schools, businesses and government buildings. It is saluted, sung before and reverenced. The American flag symbolizes the values of the United States and is an object that reminds Americans of why they feel patriotic about their country.

There are certain rules and etiquette for handling the American flag. In this free culture and society video series, get instructions about how to properly handle the American flag. Get tips on carrying the American flag with non-national flags and with flags from other nations. Learn how to hang an American flag against a wall with another flag. Discover the prohibitions regarding certain ways of handling the flag, such as dipping, marking and using as decoration. Find out how to clean and mend the flag.

About the Expert

Expert: Captain Joe Bruni has over 30-years experience as a street firefighter and company officer. He also completed a great deal of research with other instructors who have co-authored articles with him. Bruni has experience as a department training officer in the Fire and Rescue Safety & Training Division. He receives a great deal of pleasure and gains excitement from watching firefighters put learned skills into practice. Bruni to touch the future of the fire service by passing on his experience, knowledge, and techniques that he has learned over the years. Bruni has written several articles for Fire Engineering Magazine which are available upon request. In today's firefighting world, the amount of actual structure fires has dropped almost 50 percent. Bruni believes training efforts have to be increased at all levels using experienced instructors who can pass on the knowledge. Captain Bruni can be reached at firestop.staylow@verizon.net