Flag Day-June 14th

I read this article today, that reminds us how to show respect to the American Flag:

Respecting the American Flag:

* Display the flag only between sunrise and sunset on buildings and stationary flagstaffs. The flag may be displayed for twenty-four hours if illuminated in darkness.
* Whether displaying the flag vertically or horizontally, make sure the canton of stars is visible on the upper left-hand side.
* Do not let the flag touch the ground.
* An unusable flag that is damaged and worn and can no longer be displayed should be destroyed in a dignified way by burning. Most American Legion Halls will do this for you.
* When not on display, the flag should be respectfully folded into a triangle, symbolizing the tricorn hats worn by colonial soldiers in the Revolutionary War.
* The flag should never be dipped or lowered to a person.
* An upside down flag is a distress call.
* No other flag should fly higher than the American Flag.

Check out the website www.usflag.org for more flag facts, including a history of the Flag, why there is a "Flag Day," more Flag ettiquette and FAQ about the Flag.