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Comment on Ships to fly the Mohawk Nation flag by HOTINONSHONNI

HOTINONSHONNI — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:38:50 +0000

THE HAUDENOSAUNEE FLAG WAS GIVIN TO THE STEVE IRWIN (whale wars) BY THE MOHAWK TRIBE (KAHNAWAKE) IN CANADA,FOR FIGHTING AND PROTECTING THE CREATIONS THAT SHARE OUR MOTHER (EARTH). THE FLAGS SQUARES FACING EAST TO WEST , MOHAWK ,ONEIDA, ONONDAGA,CAYUGA,SENECA (MOHAWKS KEEPERS OF THE EASTERN GATE,,SENECA KEEPERS OF THE WESTERN GATE) ALSO THE TUSCARORAS JOINED THE CONFEDERACY .ALSO THE GREAT TRREE OF PEACE OR THE GREAT WHITE PINE IS IN THE MIDDLE OF OUR PEOPLE(shown on the flag). IN THE 1600s THE FRENCH CALLED US THE IROQUOIS,,THE ENGLISH CALLED US THE 6 NATIONS,WE CALL OUR SELFS THE HAUDENOSAUNEE. PEOPLE OF THE LONGHOUSE. NYA:WEH ,,,ONON KI

Comment on William Driver’s Flag by Deborah Hendrick

Deborah Hendrick — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:21:09 +0000

I don’t have any worksheets. But here are some Google links that may be useful. Thank you for writing. Deborah

http://www.google.com/search?q=u.s.+flag+work+sheets&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a

http://www.google.com/search?q=u.s.+flag+coloring+page&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a

Comment on William Driver’s Flag by padme`

padme` — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:56:29 +0000

do you have any old glory worksheets

Comment on POW-MIA Flag—You are not forgotten by Deborah Hendrick

Deborah Hendrick — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 02:33:22 +0000

Tony, the link below is the only thing I find regarding state flag code in California. I hope this helps. Thank you for writing and Best Wishes, Deborah

http://sam.dgs.ca.gov/TOC/1300/1330/1330.8.htm

Comment on POW-MIA Flag—You are not forgotten by Tony \

Tony \ — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:56:00 +0000

I read a new regulation for the State of California that states the POW-MIA flag is to be flown at all State Buildings. Can I get a link to that regulation?

Comment on Protocols and the National Anthem by Deborah Hendrick

Deborah Hendrick — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:42:37 +0000

Maria, thank you for writing, and I apologize for the delay in answering. Yes, it was a breach of protocol. A color guard can present the colors without the National Anthem being performed. Boy Scouts do it every week in their regular meetings. The National Anthem can be performed without a color guard---schools do it every day. But there is no substitution for the National Anthem. We don't present the colors to God Bless America or Lift Every Voice and Sing (The Negro National Anthem). These are wonderful patriotic songs, but they are not accorded the same honor as The Star-Spangled Banner.

Comment on Protocols and the National Anthem by Maria

Maria — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:26:50 +0000

Is is a violation of protocol to “Present Colors” by a color guard to a song other than the National Anthem? The song was the “Negro National Anthem” at a cultural diversity program at a high school. While I do not care what the song was, the American National Anthem was not played and they presented colors to the alternate song. I am thinking that The National Anthem should have at least been played prior and the guard could have remained at present arms through the next song. My son is offended (Marine) and I am trying to prevent conflict.

Comment on Protocol for the National Anthem and Pledge of Allegiance by Deborah Hendrick

Deborah Hendrick — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:55:06 +0000

Christopher—I struggled with your question, wrote several responses and deleted them all. I agree—most cautiously—with your premise: Is it safe to say that unless the National Anthem is performed as the National Anthem, it’s not? But I want to enlarge upon it, so I have decided to write a new article for The Daily Flag, where I will explore your question at length. I probably won’t get it posted until next week, but your question about this particular bit of National Anthem protocol deserves a closer examination. In the meantime, can you provide me with more information about the Dudley Buck recording? I would like to listen to it myself. My email is deborah@flagsbay.com

Thank you for writing, Christopher.

Comment on Flag Code by Deborah Hendrick

Deborah Hendrick — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:30:12 +0000

Jeff, the U.S. Flag Code says in Section 8, Respect for the Flag:

(j) No part of the flag should ever be used as a costume or athletic uniform. However, a flag patch may be affixed to the uniform of military personnel, firemen, policemen, and members of patriotic organizations. The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing. Therefore, the lapel flag pin being a replica, should be worn on the left lapel near the heart.

I am (almost always) a strict adherent to the Flag Code, but your circumstance is certainly unique. I would not criticize you for wearing a chef’s jacket with the U.S. flag embroidered on the collar. You might ask if you can wear a flag pin instead, and splurge on a really nice one (they can be very expensive) —- because a flag pin would not be a violation of the flag code. By the guidelines above, I am not one of those entitled to wear a flag patch on any article of my clothing, so I wear a flag pin, too.

However, the reality is, every sporting team in the U.S. wears a U.S. flag patch or decal on some part of their uniform. At present, the Olympics are going on in Canada, and I’ve seen more violations of the U.S. Flag Code than I can list. Two weeks ago at the Super Bowl, a large U.S. flag was displayed flat during the pre-game ceremony during the National Anthem, and that is a seriously egregious violation of the U.S. flag code (because the only time the flag is permitted to be displayed flat is when it is draped on a coffin).

Thank you for writing. If you have the time, drop me an email and let me know what you decide to do.

Good Luck Jeff, and Best Wishes, Deborah
deborah@flagsbay.com

Comment on Protocol for the National Anthem and Pledge of Allegiance by Christopher

Christopher — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:36:23 +0000

What is the protocol when the Star-Spangled banner is interwoven within another musical work? I recently heard a recording of a piece by Dudley Buck entitled, “Festival Overture on the National Air,” which was obviously based on what we know as the Star-Spangled Banner. I know that Buck passed away before the SSB was officially adopted as the National Anthem, and upon reading online, I’ve come to realize that there are a number of musical works which incorporate some of the strains of the SSB with different interpretations. Is it safe to say that unless the National Anthem is performed as the National Anthem, it’s not?