| It is custom to only fly the United States of
America Flag (the flag) from sunrise to sunset, however the
flag may be displayed at night if it is properly illuminated.
The flag should not be displayed on days when the weather
is inclement, except when an all-weather flag is used.
Only the President of the United States or the governor may
order the flag to be half-staffed. |
It is okay for the flag to be washed or dry-cleaned.
The state flag or any other flag on display when the flag
is at half-staffed must also be at half-staffed or removed.
When the flag is suspended over the middle of the street
the stars should be to the east if it is on a north/south
street and to the north on a east/west street. |
It the flag is not flown formal staff, it should be displayed
vertically so that its folds fall free as though the flag were
staffed. The stripes may be displayed either horizontally or
vertically against a wall. The stars should be uppermost and
to the observers left.
The flag should never be displayed with the stars down, except
as a signal of dire distress.
The flag should never be carried flat or horizontally, but
always aloft and free. |
