THE FLAG CODE
(Copied from Bob's 1948 Boy Scout handbook.)The following section, "Displaying The Flag," is a summary of the official Flag Code adopted by Congress in 1942. DISPLAYING THE FLAG 1-9
In a group of Flags --The Flag of the United States should be in the center, or at the highest point.2-3
With Another Flag, with Crossed Staffs --The Flag should he on its own right, its staff in front. Do not cross two United States Flags4
On an Automobile -- The Flag should be flown from a staff attached to the right side of the front bumper, as you sit in the car.5-12
Horizontally on the Wall --The Union of The Flag should be on top, to the Flags own right as you as you face it. Hang it flat.5-8
Vertically from a Window or Wall --The Union of the Flag is on top, to the Flag's own right -- to your left as you face it.5
In the Audience --The Flag is on the right end of the first row of the audience or congregation.6
Hoisted with Troop Flag --The Flag is always at the peak Troop, State or City flags are below it Flags of two or more nations are never flown from the same staff.7-11
From a Staff -- displayed from a staff projecting from a window or wall, the blue field should go to the peak of the staff. except when at half-mast.10
Covering a Casket -- The Flag should be placed so that the Union is at the head, and over left shoulder. It should not be lowered into the grave, or touch the ground.13
Across a Street --The Flag is hung vertically with the Union to the north or east, depending upon how the street runs.15
In Line with Other Flags --The Flag goes to Its own right and is hoisted before slate or other flags. Flags should be of equal size and the staffs of equal height. Flags of different nations are always flown at the same height.16
On a Platform or beside Speaker --The Flag is placed on the speaker's right, as he faces the audience.14-17
The Flag Is Never Draped -- Do not use The Flag for decoration. instead, use blue, white and red bunting, with the blue stripe on top. Use black bunting for mourning.
