Flag Day is Sunday, June 14th. Time to play Flag Jeopardy. Are you up for the challenge? Take this quiz and improve your respect for our flag.
Summertime is for waiving the flag. The calendar is filled with events giving us the opportunity to show our patriotism which includes displaying Old Glory. Take the quiz to learn more about the flag. You will probably learn some flag etiquette.
First question. When should our flag be placed at ½ staff? The flag is to be flown at half staff in mourning for designated, principal government leaders and upon presidential or gubernatorial order.
Second question. When you have two or more flags on a single pole, which flag should be displayed on top? The US flag should always be above state flags or pennants. When in a grouping of flags, Old Glory should be front and center. When the US flag and state flags are together, the US flag to the right of the state and higher in elevation.
How are you doing so far? Look around and see how many errors you can find. Even at government buildings. Stop by give them some patriotic advice on how to proudly fly our flag.
Third question. I see this most often in neighborhoods. Does the flag have to be illuminated after sunset? Absolutely yes. If you do not have a light on our flag, it is being improperly displayed. It should also be taken down with inclement weather unless it is a weather resistant flag.
Fourth question. What is the only way to dispose of a flag that is in disrepair? It is to be burned in a dignified manner. Most American Legion Posts conduct dignified flag burning ceremonies, often on Flag Day, June 14th. Many Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops, and Girl Scout Troops retire flags regularly as well.
Want to learn more about Flag Etiquette? http://www.usflag.org/flagetiquette.html
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Wednesday, June 3, 2009
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