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How to Display the Flag on a Holiday

By Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Managing Real Estate Broker with Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 TN Broker: 208698

May 25, 2014 09:29 PM

How to Display the Flag on a Holiday

In Clarksville TN and other parts of the country, some businesses and homeowners display The Flag year-round. Others make it a ritual to display the American Flag only on National Holidays. Whichever you prefer, be sure to follow proper protocol and give the flag the respect it deserves. Treat the flag according to the rules of the United States Flag Code.

Here are some quick reminders for Businesses and Homeowners that wish to display the American Flag.

Never let the flag touch the ground.
Hang the flag with the blue square at the top corner never upside down unless in distress.
Keep the flag clean and in good repair.
The flag is to go up a sunrise and down at sunset.
If you choose to display it at all times, the flag needs proper illumination for night-time hours.
When the flag is worn, torn and ready to be retired, the recommended disposal method is burning.
In Clarksville TN, the local post of the VFW can give assistance in the proper disposal of the flag.
On Memorial Day, raise the flag to full mast and then lower to half mast until noon in honor of those that have died in service.

How to Display the Flag on a Holiday

For full details on how to display the flag and about the American Flag Etiquette, contact the American Flag Foundation or other American Flag Authority.

If you would like to search for information on Clarksville TN Real Estate, contact Debbie Reynolds Clarksville TN Real Estate Agent at 931-320-6730.

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Scott Godzyk

Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH

One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

As I drove home last night sitting in traffic watching a flag blow in the rainy wind, I wondered if that home knew how to display the flag and though not. These are great reminders to many who may not know there is a right and wring way,

May 26, 2014 12:18 AM

Shanna Day Team Leader AZ & UT - Call 480-415-7616

Keller Williams Realty EV (AZ) & Keller Williams SLC (UT) - Mesa, AZ

Top 0.33 of 1% of 79,000 AZ Realtors

I Love the FLAG! I Love this COUNTRY! After volunteering in the Boy Scout & Cub Scout program for over 20 years, I am so proud to know that others feel that teaching how to display the flag correctly is important too! Thanks Debbie!

May 26, 2014 12:45 AM

John Pusa

Glendale, CA

Debbie - Thanks for the reminder on how to display the flag. Happy Memorial Day!

May 26, 2014 01:19 AM

Catherine Ulrey

Keller Williams Capital City - Salem, OR

Equestrian and Acreage Property Specialist

I wonder if this is something they teach in school? I would suspect that most of the younger generation, unless a military family, are not aware of how to show respect for the flag.

May 26, 2014 01:53 AM

Scott Larson

BHHS/Utah Properties - Park City, UT

Park City, Utah Real Estate News

Hi Debbie. great pointers to keep in mind. I was aware of most of them but honestly had no idea of how to really dispose of a flag. I hope you are having a great weekend.

May 26, 2014 02:22 AM

Marshall Enterprises

Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN

Antiques, Lawn Care, and Trashouts

Most of the people in our neighborhood know the "rules", Debbie. And, it is great to see all the flags!

May 26, 2014 03:25 AM

Nick T Pappas

Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL

Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

Debbie, great basic list that we need to be aware of. Actually there are many more and one that I can think of is that the flag should only be displayed in fair weather as Scott #18 mentions unless it's an all weather flag.

May 26, 2014 04:31 AM

Lyn Sims

Schaumburg, IL

Real Estate Broker Retired

All these years & I never knew the Memorial Day response. Thanks!

May 26, 2014 04:40 AM

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA

Probate Real Estate Services

Debbie, my jaw dropped when I read this: "When the flag is worn, torn and ready to be retired, the recommended disposal method is burning."

I'm not too proud to admit that I had no idea ... I guess it is okay to burn if being done for the right reasons.

May 26, 2014 05:17 AM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Hello Debbie ... Great post and some great comments! Hope you had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend ...

May 26, 2014 06:20 AM

Tom White

Franklin Homes Realty LLC (615) 495-0752 or www.FranklinHomesRealty.com - Franklin, TN

Franklin Homes Realty LLC, Franklin TN

Debbie, many folks have no idea there are right and wrong ways to display the flag. In my previous life we displayed flags at a great many public buildings and we had to be very conscious of these do's and don'ts. If the guys messed up, we really got the phone calls!!

May 26, 2014 06:59 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Debbie- remember when we all were flying our flags after 9/11.

May 26, 2014 11:08 AM

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT

Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Debbie, our flag is out 24/7 and when it gets frayed, it is dropped off at the VFW in town

May 26, 2014 11:53 AM

Suzanne De Vita

RISMedia

Online Associate Editor

Debbie, this is so great! Thank you for sharing this with us. I'm afraid my flag is up all the time without any lighting, save for a porch light that illuminates some of it.

May 28, 2014 06:09 AM

May 31, 2014 11:06 AM

Sheila Anderson

Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ

The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Debbie. I fly the flag everyday an do so with pride and joy. The only time I don't is in a wind storm. Great post and I suggested it.

May 31, 2014 09:49 PM

Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®

RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI

Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Thanks for the great post...I saw this before, but see why Kathy included it!

May 31, 2014 10:55 PM

Beth and Richard Witt

New York, NY

The best Retired Brokers !!!!

We are proud to display the American Flag on our property ALL THE TIME... Thanks for the tips and thanks to Kathy for including you in her weekly specials...

Jun 01, 2014 12:27 AM

Bruce Kunz

C21 Solid Gold Realty, Brick, NJ, 732-920-2100 - Howell, NJ

REALTOR®, Brick & Howell NJ Homes for Sale

Hi Debbie. I remember most of these rules from my Boy Scout days, but not all. Thanks for the reminder.
Bruce

Jun 01, 2014 06:45 AM

Joan Whitebook

BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH

Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Debbie -- This is great information. I was surprise by this one:

When the flag is worn, torn and ready to be retired, the recommended disposal method is burning.

Jun 01, 2014 08:09 AM

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