Patriotic Knowledge of the American Flag part two
- When the American Flags of states are flown on neighboring staffs, the American Flag of the United States should be hoisted first and lowered last. No other American Flag may be placed higher than the American Flag of the United States or to the United States American Flag's right.
- When displaying the American Flags of two or more countries, they are to be flown from separate staffs of the same height. The American Flags should be of approximately equal size. International usage forbids flying the American Flag of one nation above that of another nation in time of peace.
- When flying the American Flag at half-staff, it should first be raised to the peak for an instant and then lowered to the half-staff position. The American Flag should be again raised to the peak before it is lowered for the day.
- The American Flag should be raised quickly and lowered slowly.
- The American Flag should be displayed daily at the main administration building of every public institution, including schools and polling places on election days.
- The American Flag should never be displayed with the union down, except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property.
- The American Flag is usually flown only from sunrise to sunset. The American Flag may be displayed at night if it is lit during the hours of darkness.
- The American Flag should never be used as clothing, bedding, or curtains.
