Do you know the laws pertaining to our Flag

I, too respect our flag. I fly one on the front of my home and another on a 20' pole in the back, by the shop. As a former Scout leader, I have supervised the proper disposal of hundreds of retired flags.

One comment, though, is that the flag code is often referred to as a law. It is a guide to the proper display and respect for our flag, but not a law. While it is wrong to wear a flag shirt, it is equally wrong to say, "It is illegal to wear a flag shirt because of sect. 4d of the flag code. The old flag act of 1917 has long since been invalidated, but many states still have laws on the books concerning flags, which are based on this act. Sadly,One look at the Sunday newspaper car and furniture ads for July will show that these rules are no longer followed.

Respect is earned and our flag has earned it. So treat it right, and don't misuse its image.
Stacy
 
Stacy I'll have to look but I believe the code was indeed signed into law by a past president, but it's one of those laws that is not enforced..

I'll have to look to where I found that but I believe, I saw on that web site, some time ago
I've had that link now for a few years, and it could have been changed, but web sites can be wrong also..:)
 
It talks about the flag flying on the moon. I didn't think it was possible for it to still be standing on the moon.
 
some interesting reading it seems it was law at one time then not and or by state..
a look up at yahoo
# 6 and #7 are an interesting read also..
http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=Federal+Flag+Code&fr=yfp-t-453&toggle=1&cop=mss&ei=UTF-8
one reading

Previous to Flag Day, June 14, 1923 there were no federal or state regulations governing display of the United States Flag. It was on this date that the National Flag Code was adopted by the National Flag Conference which was attended by representatives of the Army and Navy which had evolved their own procedures, and some 66 other national groups. This purpose of providing guidance based on the Army and Navy procedures relating to display and associated questions about the U. S. Flag was adopted by all organizations in attendance.

A few minor changes were made a year later during the Flag Day 1924 Conference, It was not until June 22, 1942 that Congress passed a joint resolution which was amended on December 22, 1942 to become Public Law 829; Chapter 806, 77th Congress, 2nd session. Exact rules for use and display of the flag (36 U.S.C. 173-178) as well as associated sections (36 U.S.C. 171) Conduct during Playing of the National Anthem, (36 U.S.C. 172) the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, and Manner of Delivery were included.

This code is the guide for all handling and display of the Stars and Stripes. It does not impose penalties for misuse of the United States Flag. That is left to the states and to the federal government for the District of Columbia. Each state has its own flag law.

Criminal penalties for certain acts of desecration to the flag were contained in Title 18 of the United States Code prior to 1989. The Supreme Court decision in Texas v. Johnson; June 21, 1989, held the statute unconstitutional. This statute was amended when the Flag Protection Act of 1989 (Oct. 28, 1989) imposed a fine and/or up to I year in prison for knowingly mutilating, defacing, physically defiling, maintaining on the floor or trampling upon any flag of the United States. The Flag Protection Act of 1989 was struck down by the Supreme Court decision, United States vs. Eichman, decided on June 11, 1990.

While the Code empowers the President of the United States to alter, modify, repeal or prescribe additional rules regarding the Flag, no federal agency has the authority to issue 'official' rulings legally binding on civilians or civilian groups. Consequently, different interpretations of various provisions of the Code may continue to be made. The Flag Code may be fairly tested: 'No disrespect should be shown to the Flag of the United States of America.' Therefore, actions not specifically included in the Code may be deemed acceptable as long as proper respect is shown.
 
"I am proud to live in a country so free that any
moron can burn the flag"

Brian W Flud
leader of the revolution
and us president 2024:cool:
 
It talks about the flag flying on the moon. I didn't think it was possible for it to still be standing on the moon.
it has piano wire running through it. No lie. If you watch the footage of them planting it, you can see the flag move like a piece of plywood mounted to the pole. It does not wave or flap.

One thing I find trivial about watching other countries burning flags when they are pissed off is they probabay do not know that the proper way to retire a worn flag is burning. Of course what they do after its on fire is not right, but still, I doubt they know. Trivia time. What 3 items are in placed in the globe at the top of the Base flagpole on U.S. Military installations?
 
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