Flag Etiquette

Front

When raising the flag, how should it be raised?

Back

Briskly

Front

How should the flag be lowered?

Back

ceremoniously

Front

What does the act of flying the flag at half-staff symbolize?

Back

a time of mourning

Front

When displayed with flags of other nations, which flag should be raised the highest?

Back

None- they should all be the same height

Front

Can the flag be used for advertisements?

Back

no

Front

What does it mean if a flag is flown upside down?

Back

It's a sign of extreme danger or distress.

Front

Which establishment is NOT required to display an American flag? Options: Schools, polling places on election days, administration buildings of any public institutions.

Back

the entrance of any neighborhood inside city limits

Front

Which side should a flag always be flown when being displayed with other flags (unless it is in FRONT of the group)?

Back

right

Front

When flying a flag at half-staff, what must be done?

Back

The flag must be raised to the top before being lowered back to the halfway position.

Front

Following the death of a president or former president, how long should flags be flown at half-staff?

Back

one month (30 days)