Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-01
FLAG ETIQUETTE
ADOPTED BY THE
NATIONAL, MEET

Shortly after Memorial day. and
Subsequent to the Flag day excrciS-
eS conducted in city park under the
anspic"S of the Elks lodge, several
letters were received by Boycc Aten
Post, American Legion, asking for
Information on flag etiquette.
IS July Fourth is near ut hand,
and this wear holds q particular ap-
peal to Americans as it commem-
uIateS the lj0th anniversary of
American liberty. Earl J. Bodine.
acting commander of Buvcc Aten
most. has asked the Press to print
The outline Of flag etiquette given
below.
In oNplnaticu of the rules or reg
ulationS given, Bodinc explains that
they were adopted by the national
flag conference, comprising dele
gates from 6s national patriotic and
civic organizations, which met in
Memorial Continental hail. Wash
ingtoH. u. G.. on June Il. 1924. to
evolve a complete code of civilian
flag usage.
Proper use of the flag by the mill
tarv and naval forces of the coun-
try is covered by the regulations of
these branches and is srictlv ad-
hered to.
Disrespect Unwitting
For years civilians. holding the
flag in as much Veneration as the
forces, were at loss to
know just how, when and where
the flag should be used, and because
Of this ignorance. disrespect to the
flag was often unwittinglv shown.
The national flag conference was
sponsored by the American Legion,
which issued the call to the other
organizations and the national or
of tie legion has charged
the individual posts to make known
in their respective communities, the
rules adopted by the conference.
Commander Bodine suggests that
the following information be clipped
and placed where is can be con-
suited by citizens whenever occa-
sion shall arise which might call
for use or display of the flag.
In Daylight Only
Do not hoist the flag before sun
rise nor let il remain flying after
sunset.
When the flag is displayed either
horizontally or vertically against
wall, the union should be uppcrmost
md to the flag right, i. G., to the
observer left.
Never let the flag touch the
ground when being hoisted or low
red. 1t should float freely at all
lines, and is caught should be re-
eased at once.
During the ceremony of hosting
n lowering the flag, or when pass
ng in parade or review, it is Gus
omary for all to remain standing in
ilence. Men 5 headgear should he
and held in the right hand
evel with the left shoulder. II in
men should give the pre-
cribed salute.
In putting the flag at half-mast.
Ilways hoist to the top of the staff
md then lower to position, the top
II the flag one-third down from the
op of the pole. In lowering from
ialf-mast the flag should first be
.aised to top of staff. On Memoir
al dav the flag should be half-staff
i'll noon and in its regular position
he rest of the day.
When the national colors are car
led with others in parade, the ma
ional colors must have the place of
lonor at the right. If number of
thers are carried, the national col
RS must either precede the others,
n be carried in the center and above
he others on a higher staff.
The national colors must never be
Tipped in salute.
In raising other flags with ours,
he American flag must be above
he others.
The flag must never be draped,
)ut always arranged to hang in
traight lines.
1t must not be used as n cover
or IA desk, table or box. Nothing
must ever be placed on the flag.
When clusters or draping of colors
ire desired. bunting or cloth MAJ be
iscd-Hcvcr the flag.
The flag must not be used in
Nhole or in part as a costume, and
when worn as a badge il should be
small and pinned over the left
breast or to the left lapel. 1t must