Publix Opinion (May 21, 1928)

low to Display the Flag of t TION OF THE FLAG f the United States of Amer “points on a blue ffeld placed r quarter next the staif and 3. When displayed with another flag 6. When flags of two or more nations on the right, the Flag’s own-right, and its ‘ f ; 9. When displayed over the middle of, When the Flag is displayed a small olga oes Aaa prgres staffs, the Flag] are displayed they should be flown from’ the street, the Flag should be suspended staff, as when Beit S aradd ston of America should be separate staffs of the same height and the| vertically with the union to the nortb in| ing is indicated by attaching two stream an east and west street or to the east in north and south street. ; staff should be in front of tle staff of the tar other flag. vertical rows, each star with| cities or pennants of societies are grouped 4, When a number of flags of States or 7. When the Flag is displayed from a staff projecting horizontally or at an angle from the window sill, balcony or front of building, the union of the Flag should go th) of union. A in ch, if understood generally @ the proper method of dis is kept in mind that the Flag iving country and is itself on ris oempinkia or between such i's a8 may be designated by proper aurity, It should be hoisted briskly but ld ered slowly and ceremoniouslag should be displayed on all id State holidays and on historic asions. (However, being the country, it ought to fly gpole every day throughout er permitting.) bcp hs ye carried in a procession with anor flags, the Flag of the United Marching cu etic® Should be either on the Tight, i. e., the Flag’s own right, here is a line of other flags, the United States cf America may the center of that line. and displayed from staffs with the Flag clear to the peak of the staff unless the Flag is at half-staff. (When the Flag is suspended over @ sidewalk from @ rope, extending from a house to a pole at f of the United States. of America, the latter should be at the center or at the highest point of the group. 5. When flags of States or cities or pennant® of societies are flawn on the same halyard with the Flag of the United States of America, the latter should always be at the peak. When flown from adjacent stafis the Flag of the United States of America edge of the sidewalk, the Flag should be pole, union first.) : §. When the Flag is displayed in a manner other than by being fown from a staff, it should be displayed flat, whether indoors or out. When displayed either horizontally or vertically against a wall, the union should be uppermost and to the | should be hoisted first and lowered last. No such ‘flag or pennant flown in the former position should be placed above, or in the latter.position to the right of the Flag of the United States of America, i. e., to the observer's left. ED PROPER USE OF BUNTING Bunting of the National colors should be used for covering a speaker’s desk, draping over the front of a platform and for deco Flag’s own right, i.e. to the observer's ‘left. When-—displayed in a window it should be displayed the sameway, that is, with the union or blue field to the left of the observer in the street. Pitox i i n general. Bunting should be | rosettes, or drapings are desired, bun eed with the blue shore, Ue white in | of blue, white and red should be used, but the middle and the red below: never: the Flag. ry tion of honor, at the speaker’s right. It should never be used to cover the speaker’s desk nor to drape over the front of the} platform. 11. When used in connection with the] unveiling of a statue or monument, the Flag should form a distinctive feature dur hoisted out from the building towards the|, ing the ceremony, but the Flag itself should never be used as the covering for the statue. 12, When flown at half-staff, the Flag should be hoisted to the peak for an instant and then lowered-to the half-staff position; but before lowering the Flag for the day it should be raised.again to the peak. By half-staff is meant hauling down’ the Flag to one-half the distance C) © between the top and the bottom of the staff. If local conditions require, diverence from this position is permissible. On emorial Day, May 30th, the Flag is displayed at half-staff from sunrise until noon and at full staff from noon until sunset; for the Nation lives and the Flag is the symbol of the living Nation. 13. Flags flown from fixed staffs ard placed at half-staff to indicate mourhing. ers of black crepe to the spear head, allowing the streamers to fall naturally. |Crepe is used on the flagstaff only by order of the President. CAUTIONS 1. Do not permit disrespect to be shown to the Flag of the United States of America. 2. Do not dip the Flag of the United States of America to any person or any thing. The regimental color, State flag, organization or institutional flag-will render this honor. 3. Do not display the Flag with the union down except as a signal of distress. 4. Do not place any other flag or pennant above or, if on the same level, to the right of the Flag of the United States of | America. 5. Do not let the Flag.touch the ground | or the floor, or trail in the water. 6. Do not place any object or emblenr of | any kind on or above the Flag of the | United States of America. | 7. Do not use the Flag as drapery in any form whatsoever. Use bunting of blue, white and red. 8. Do not fasten the Flag in such manner as will permit it to be easily torn: 9. Do not drape the Flag over the hood, top, sides or back of a vehicle, or of 8 railway train or boat. When the Flag is displayed on 4 motor car, the staff should be affixed firmly te tho chassis, or clamped to the radiator eap. 10. Do not dispiay the Flag on a float in a parade except from‘a staff. "Jl. Do not use. the Flag as a covering for a ceiling. 12. Do not carry the Flag flat or horizontally, but always aloft and free. | 18. Do not use the Flag as a portion of a costume or of an-athletic uniform. Do not embroider it upon cushions or handkerchiefs nor print it on paper napkins or i| boxes. 14. Do not put lettering of any kind upjon the Flag. | 15. Do not use the Flag in any form. of } advertising nor fasten an advertising sign } to a pole from which the Flag is flown. 16. Do not display, use or store the Flag in such a manner as will permit. it to be easily soiled or damaged. SALUTE TO THE FLAG During the ceremony of hoistin, tng the Flag or when the Flag sy paaatayer a parade or fn a review, all persons present should face the Flag, stand at attention and ute. Those present in uniform should rene der the right hand salufe. When not { form, men strould remove the headdress with the right hand und hold. it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Women should salute by placing the right hand over os earei in Ba use 5 = Flag in the mov0! rendered a Pt cou the moment the The shiel haa 18 verte ted States of America a Dlue chiet without stare” ond § red with NAS, Me Ras CMT TRS enters sie —— Sop eee nt errors made by those in charge of theatres and other public buildings, is the result of incomplete knowledge it usually brings an avalanche of sarcastic letters and telephone calls down upon the head of the luckless person wledged as the arbiter of such matters, and*their national organization has furnished PUBLIX herewith for your future guidance. ; Stag