*TODAY "JUNE,14" , IS NATIONAL FLAG DAY , ROCK ON* Today is recognized as National Flag Day because on June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress approved the design of a national flag. There can be confusion and questions about how to properly wear and display the American flag, especially as July 4th approaches , rock on. HERE IS WHAT THE LAW SAYS ABOUT USING THE AMERICAN FLAG PROPERLY: :The flag should never touch anything beneath it, such as the ground, the floor, water or merchandise. :The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding or drapery. It should never be festooned, drawn back, nor up, in folds, but always allowed to fall free. :No part of the flag should ever be used as a costume or athletic uniform. :The flag should never be used as a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying or delivering anything. :The flag should never be carried flat or horizontally, but always aloft and free. :The flag should not be draped over the hood, top, sides or back of a vehicle or of a railroad train or a boat.
Posted on: Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:16:42 +0000
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