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Flag Displays
Flag Displays
While types and colours of
flags vary by country and organization, there
are some universal rules for properly displaying
flags. It is customary to only display the flag
from sunrise to sundown. When flying a flag at
half-mast, it should first be taken all the way
to the top, and then slowly lowered to
half-mast. This is usually done to represent a
time of mourning, a death, war, or other similar
issue. Flags in the United States were at
half-mast after the terrorist attacks of 09/11.
The flag of the country should be dominate where
a display has more than one flag. For example, a
display with a state flag and the United States
flag should have the United States flag flown
higher than the state flag. The country flag
should always be hoisted first and lowered last
out of respect. When flags are at half-mast, the
country flag should be flown at half, with the
state flag slightly lower.
If flags from different nations are flown
together in the same display, they should all be
flown at the same height. This represents the
countries peaceful agreement that they are not
above or below any other country. All the flags
at the United Nations are at the same height.
The proper way to fold a flag
is to fold it in half width-wise twice. Fold one
side up into a triangle. Repeat this triangle
motion until only a square is left. Tuck the
point of the triangle into the square. This
takes some practice, so if you will be doing
flag folding, try practicing on a piece of
material with the same dimensions.
Flag displays all over the world represent the
ideals and background of that particular
country, state, and organization. Flag displays
are done for many different reasons. Following a
few basic rules no matter what flags you display
helps send a unified message that all flags are
to be treated with respect.
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