Displaying the United States Flag

Displaying the United States Flag
Indoors
Multiple staffs – If you display the flag on a staff with other flags around it, place the flag at the center and highest point.
Crossed staffs - Keep the flagstaff higher and on its own right.
Behind a speaker – Hang the flag flat on the wall. Do not decorate the podium or table with the flag. Use bunting for decoration.
Next to a speaker – Place the flag in a stand on the speaker’s right. Use the same placement for a religious service.
In a hall or lobby – Hang the flag vertically across from the main entrance with the stars to the left of anyone coming through the door.
On a casket – Drape the flag with its canton at the head and over the left shoulder of the body. Do not lower the flag into the grave.
Outdoors
On a vehicle – Attach the flag to the antenna or clamp the flagstaff to the right fender. Do not lay the flag over the vehicle.
On a building – Hang the flag on a staff or on a rope over the sidewalk with the stars away from the building.
Over the street – Hang the flag with the stars to the east on a north- south street or north on an east-west street.
Above other flags – Hang the flag above any other flag on the same pole
Other flags, separate poles – Hang all flags on equal poles. Hang the U.S. flag on its own right, hoist it first and lower it last.
In a window – Hang the flag vertically with the stars to the left of anyone looking at it from the street.
Half-mast – This is a sign of mourning. Raise the flag to the top of the pole then lower it to the half way point. Before lowering the flag, raise it to the top again at the end of the day.
Upside down – An upside-down flag is considered a distress signal.
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