Stage Three of Flags - Know three important guidelines for the care and handling of your national flag.

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While some specific handling instructions differ somewhat between countries, the following is nearly universally true:

The national flag should be flown above any other flags

According to the U.S. Flag Code, the U.S. flag takes precedence over all other flags when flown within the United States. It should not be flown lower than another flag nor should it be smaller than another flag flown in the same display1. International usage forbids the display of the flag of one nation above that of another nation in time of peace ( Microsoft Bing ).

The national flag should never touch the ground

The U.S. Flag Code only states that the American flag should never touch the ground or anything else below it. This federal law does not specify the height at which the American flag should be flown. With that said, it’s generally a good idea to fly the American flag at least 3 to 5 feet off the ground ( Microsoft Bing ).

Respect should be shown the flag - including saluting the flag

Salute the flag whenever it is paraded, when the Pledge of Allegiance is said, or when the National Anthem is played. Those not in uniform should salute the flag by standing at attention, tall and straight, with the left arm at the side, and placing the right hand over the heart ( Microsoft Bing ).

When saluting the flag DO the following: ( Military.com )

• All persons present in uniform (military, police, fire, etc.) should render the military salute. Members of the armed forces and veterans who are present but not in uniform may render the military salute.
• All other persons present should face the flag and stand at attention with their right hand over the heart, or if applicable, remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart

Tattered flags should not be displayed or flown but should be privately disposed of, preferably by burning

When stowing or disposing of the flag, DO the following: ( Military.com )

• Fold in the traditional triangle for stowage, never wadded up.
• The flag should be folded in its customary manner.
• It is important that the fire be fairly large and of sufficient intensity to ensure complete burning of the flag.
• Place the flag on the fire.
• The individual(s) can come to attention, salute the flag, recite the Pledge of Allegiance and have a brief period of silent reflection.
• After the flag is completely consumed, the fire should then be safely extinguished and the ashes buried.
• Please make sure you are conforming to local/state fire codes or ordinances.

How do you fold the United States Flag? ( Illustration )

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