Frequently Asked Questions | The American Legion
Can a flag that has covered a casket be displayed after its original use? There are no provisions in the Flag Code to suggest otherwise. It would be a fitting tribute to the memory of the …
Pentagon drops ban on servicemembers displaying US flags …
Jan 16, 2025 · Updated guidelines follow changes to the U.S. Flag Code under the latest National Defense Authorization Act. American servicemembers can once again display the U.S. flag …
Your flag at half-staff questions answered | The American Legion
May 25, 2022 · On Memorial Day, the U.S. flag is to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to noon. Other days in the year that the flag is to be flown at half-staff include Peace Officer Memorial …
Flag Myths | The American Legion
The Flag Code is The American Legion Flag Code. On Flag Day, June 14, 1923, The American Legion and representatives of 68 other patriotic, fraternal, civic and military organizations met …
Flag Glossary | The American Legion
The width of the flag. To hoist the flag is to raise it to the top of the staff. Old Glory Refers to the U.S. flag. This famous name may have been coined in 1831. Some friends presented Capt. …
Flag Advocacy - The American Legion
The American Legion is the nation's most influential, effective and dependable advocate of veteran affairs fighting for better active-duty pay, improved housing for active-duty families and …
Flag Code | The American Legion
The Flag Code - Modification of rules and customs by President. Executive Order No. 10834 August 24, 1959. Part I - Design of the flag. Section 1. The flag of the United States shall have …
10 common Q&As about the American flag
Jun 13, 2023 · Q: Who can authorize the flag to be flown at half-staff? A: Only the president of the United States or the governor of the state may order the flag to be half-staffed, in accordance …
Emblem and Brand Mark Download | The American Legion
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Know when to fly the U.S. flag at half-staff - The American Legion
Jun 3, 2022 · Days in the year that the flag is to be flown at half-staff include Memorial Day (May), Peace Officer Memorial Day (May), Patriot Day (Sept. 11), National Fallen Firefighters …