I love this post, I only wish more kids knew about flag etiquette! What’s interesting is the meaning behind the 13 folds of the US flag by an honor guard.
Alon September 25, 20108:00 AM:
I had a summer job as a janitor back in ’79, and one of my duties was raising the flag in the morning and lowering it in the afternoon. Not knowing any better, I let if touch the ground. A WWII veteran happened to pass by one day, pulled into the circular drive where I and the flag were, and reamed me for my discourteous treatment of the flag. I was mortified, but apologized and never forgot. Although I would have appreciated a kinder rebuke, this was a man who put his life on the line defending the flag and much more, so I deserved what I got. Every American student should be required to learn these rules imho, but I am sure in this age of hyper-political correctness, some group would be offended and some judge would determine that it’s unconstitutional.
Daveon September 25, 20109:13 AM:
When I was in Boy Scouts, it was a mortal sin to let the flag touch the ground. And it was inforced by the scouts, not the scout leaders. If it did touch the ground, you would never hear the end of it.
These colors don’t run!
mikeon September 25, 20109:19 AM:
We still teach most of this in scouts.
Erikon September 25, 20109:41 AM:
Fausto, I wish more adults knew about flag etiquette.
macon September 25, 201010:00 AM:
for all y’all flag lovers, make sure you get a flag made right here in these old united states
Jason W. Deanon September 25, 201010:05 AM:
Mike, thanks for pointing that out – I remember having to learn all this at some point in Scouts, earlier on. I still cringe every time I see a flag displayed incorrectly.
rainer.on September 25, 201010:30 AM:
“Never use it for advertising purposes in any form.”. I’d never heard that tidbit before. Interesting.
robbieon September 25, 201011:31 AM:
wonderful find
Russon September 25, 20104:33 PM:
‘…nothing but the BIBLE should rest upon it.”
Fair enough. Wondering how many Americans would consider the same approach by other cultures with a different flag and religion to be extremist?
Raoulon September 26, 20103:36 AM:
What was it Samuel Johnson said on that evening in April 1775?
kevinon September 26, 20108:38 PM:
learned some of this stuff back when i was in the marine corps….good to see it on here…
D. Buckneron September 27, 201011:58 AM:
Every morning, rain or shine, we raise OUR FLAG at our small Coast Guard station accompanied by music. It’s a pretty boistrous affair-
Just past the gate there are people walking by and I am always amazed and a bit let down by their apathy. Most don’t even look.
Flag ettiquette is as rare as the sentiment that inspires it.
Michael Williamson September 27, 201011:59 AM:
D. Buckner — Thanks for the comment. Where are you stationed?
Alexanderon September 30, 20109:30 PM:
Amazing post, hung a flag in the house today and kept those stripes off the ground!
Skye Campbellon October 1, 20102:01 AM:
I now know more about the USA flag than my own….. Australia but I love both are red, white and blue and stars are significant on both flags.
D. Buckneron October 1, 20107:01 AM:
Michael,
I’m at Georgia’s Golden Isles at the moment. Under the oaks.
Thanks for the post,
Duane
I love this post, I only wish more kids knew about flag etiquette! What’s interesting is the meaning behind the 13 folds of the US flag by an honor guard.
I had a summer job as a janitor back in ’79, and one of my duties was raising the flag in the morning and lowering it in the afternoon. Not knowing any better, I let if touch the ground. A WWII veteran happened to pass by one day, pulled into the circular drive where I and the flag were, and reamed me for my discourteous treatment of the flag. I was mortified, but apologized and never forgot. Although I would have appreciated a kinder rebuke, this was a man who put his life on the line defending the flag and much more, so I deserved what I got. Every American student should be required to learn these rules imho, but I am sure in this age of hyper-political correctness, some group would be offended and some judge would determine that it’s unconstitutional.
When I was in Boy Scouts, it was a mortal sin to let the flag touch the ground. And it was inforced by the scouts, not the scout leaders. If it did touch the ground, you would never hear the end of it.
These colors don’t run!
We still teach most of this in scouts.
Fausto, I wish more adults knew about flag etiquette.
for all y’all flag lovers, make sure you get a flag made right here in these old united states
Mike, thanks for pointing that out – I remember having to learn all this at some point in Scouts, earlier on. I still cringe every time I see a flag displayed incorrectly.
“Never use it for advertising purposes in any form.”. I’d never heard that tidbit before. Interesting.
wonderful find
‘…nothing but the BIBLE should rest upon it.”
Fair enough. Wondering how many Americans would consider the same approach by other cultures with a different flag and religion to be extremist?
What was it Samuel Johnson said on that evening in April 1775?
learned some of this stuff back when i was in the marine corps….good to see it on here…
Every morning, rain or shine, we raise OUR FLAG at our small Coast Guard station accompanied by music. It’s a pretty boistrous affair-
Just past the gate there are people walking by and I am always amazed and a bit let down by their apathy. Most don’t even look.
Flag ettiquette is as rare as the sentiment that inspires it.
D. Buckner — Thanks for the comment. Where are you stationed?
Amazing post, hung a flag in the house today and kept those stripes off the ground!
I now know more about the USA flag than my own….. Australia but I love both are red, white and blue and stars are significant on both flags.
Michael,
I’m at Georgia’s Golden Isles at the moment. Under the oaks.
Thanks for the post,
Duane