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Posted in Flag Videos on Jan 25th, 2008
Imagine with me, if you will … a large college football stadium overflowing with people. The marching band strikes up the Star Spangled Banner as the large end-zone flag is raised and the only sounds are the voices of the fans singing the National Anthem with hands and hats over hearts. Now imagine a white [...]
Posted in History on Dec 14th, 2007
From time to time at The Daily Flag, we receive questions about the U.S. Flag Code, as well as the National Anthem. Many of the questions are about etiquette.
U.S. Code, Title 36
Our National Anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner, is regulated by law in TITLE 36 of the U.S. Code, and just like the U.S. Flag Code, [...]
Posted in Flags in the News on Sep 18th, 2007
The world is full of flag news today, but I have worked to bring it down to five stories for you. All but one involve kids, either in the story or in the picture. That and flags seem to be the only things that tie them together.
The American Legion continues to be at the forefront [...]
Posted in History on Sep 14th, 2007
Today is the anniversary of our National Anthem. As morning rose over Fort McHenry, Francis Scott Key penned the poem while captive on a British warship anchored off the coast of Baltimore, Maryland. Most of us know the story, but for a reminder, a visit to Wikipedia is useful.
Are you confused over what to do [...]
Posted in Flag Facts on Aug 3rd, 2007
If you attend many ball games (football, baseball) you see all types of behavior while the flag is hoisted, and the National Anthem is played. The U.S. Flag Code addresses this in Section 9, giving specific instructions for both civilians and military personnel. Here is Section 9 in its entirety.
During the ceremony of hoisting or [...]
