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Federal law stipulates many aspects of flag etiquette. The section of law dealing with American Flag etiquette is generally referred to as the Flag Code. Some general guidelines from the Flag Code answer many of the most common questions:
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www.usa-flag-site.org/etiquette.shtml
www.usa-flag-site.org/etiquette.shtml
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Here are three ways to dispose of an American flag that has become unfit for display including proper folding and ceremonial guidelines. The American Flag has been a highly respected and much revered symbol for the United States for nearly ...
http://www.essortment.com/home/americanflagol_sizv.htm
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Update on this answer: NYLON flags may NOT be burned. Burning nylon is illegal because it produces toxic fumes that pollute the atmosphere. Three out of four American flags sold in the U.S. are nylon, so check yours before you submit it to ...
http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/374
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American Flag Recycling is an educational site dedicated to teaching methods of American Flag disposal, and options for replacing your American Flags, U.S. Flag, or U.S. Flags. ... How do you properly retire a worn American Flag? The most common way is by burning. The Ceremony for Disposal of Unserviceable Flags was...
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www.americanflagdisposal.com/
www.americanflagdisposal.com/
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How to Dispose of Worn Flags ... American Flags State Flags Territory Flags Country Flags Military Flags Historical Flags Religious Flags Nautical Flags Advertising Flags Celebration Flags Decorative Flags Holiday Flags Flag Poles Flag Display Cases...
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www.allstates-flag.com/flag_etiquette.htm
www.allstates-flag.com/flag_etiquette.htm
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According to the Flag Code, any American flag that is worn, damaged or tattered beyond repair should be retired in a respectful and dignified manner. The preferred method is burning. This may shock some, since it is a well ... Its Time to Consider Recycling Worn American Nylon Flags: American Flag Recycling 2005.
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www.united-states-flag.com/flag-disposal.html
www.united-states-flag.com/flag-disposal.html
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Care & Use of the American Flag The flag of the United States of America is a very important symbol. Its stripes symbolize the rays of the sun. There are thirteen of them, to represent the thirteen original colonies ... When a flag is damaged or too worn for use, dispose of it in a dignified way, preferably by burning.
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www.blessingsforlife.com/wtc/americanflag.htm
www.blessingsforlife.com/wtc/americanflag.htm
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About the U.S. Flag Code ... Previous to Flag Day, June 14, 1923 there were no federal or state regulations governing display of the United States Flag. ... A few minor changes were made a year later during the Flag Day 1924 Conference, It was not until June 22, 1942 that Congress passed a joint resolution which was amended...
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www.usflag.org/uscode36.html
www.usflag.org/uscode36.html
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Therefore, the lapel flag pin being a replica, should be worn on the left lapel near the heart. ... American Flag in motion. Proper display of the American Flag is important. God bless America!
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www.flagkeepers.org/FlagRules.asp
www.flagkeepers.org/FlagRules.asp
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