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How To Buy A
United States Flag
Senator Voinovich invites constituents from his
home state of Ohio to have an American flag flown over the Capitol
Building. Each flag will be accompanied by a commemorative certificate.
Use the order form below to reserve the flag(s)
of your choice. The price is minimal and is reflective of the cost
of the flag and the cost of having it flown. You may choose not
to have your flag flown for a discounted price.
Should you have any questions, you may contact the Flag Coordinator
at 202-224-3353. Please allow four to eight weeks after the flown
date for delivery.
How To Fly
The Flag
Since September 11, 2001, many people have chosen to
express patriotism, support, grief and hope by displaying the American
flag. Questions as to the proper display and care have arisen, and
we are pleased to provide the following information to help you
properly show our national symbol.
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- The
U.S. Flag Code indicates that it is the custom to fly the flag
from sunrise to sunset. "However, when a patriotic effect is
desired, the flag may be displayed 24 hours a day if properly
illuminated during the hours of darkness."
- The U.S. flag is raised quickly and
lowered slowly.
- The U.S. flag should always be at the
peak of any pennants or flags of states, cities or societies
if flown on the same halyard.
- When flown on adjacent staffs, the
U.S. flag should always be to the right of all others. It is
hoisted first and lowered last.
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Proper Display of the Flag
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Next to a speaker: Place
the flag in a stand on the speaker's right. Use the same placement
for a religious service. |
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In a hall or lobby: Hang the flag vertically across from the main entrance with
the stars to the left of anyone coming through the door.
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Behind a speaker:
Hang the flag flat
on the wall. Do not decorate furniture (e.g., podium, table,
etc.) with the flag. Use bunting for decoration, if desired. |
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(Outdoors) |
On a building:
Hang the flag on a staff or on a rope over the sidewalk with
the stars away from the building. |
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Over the street:
Hang the flag with the stars to the east on a north-south
street or north on an east-west street. |
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Above other flags: Hang the flag above any other flag on the same pole. |
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When displayed flat,
either horizontally or vertically on a wall or in a window,
the blue field of the flag should be at the top and to the
observer's left when facing the flag. |
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Other flags, separate poles:
Hang all flags on equal poles. Hang the U.S. flag on its
own right. Hoist it first and lower it last.
All flagpoles should be of equal height
and approximately equal in size to the U.S. flag. No
nation's flag is flown above another during times of peace. |
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Half-staff:
A sign of mourning.
- When flown at half-staff, the flag
is first raised to the peak, then lowered to the half-staff
position.
- When lowering for the day, the flag
is first raised to the top again, then lowered.
- If a flag is displayed in a manner
that does not allow it to be lowered to half-staff, the
flag may be adorned with a purple and black mourning ribbon.
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- A flag patch may be attached to such uniforms as those of athletes, fire fighters, police officers and members of patriotic organizations. The national flag should not be used as a costume or athletic uniform.
- Flag lapel pins should be worn on
the left lapel near the heart.
- Reproductions of the national flag
in any medium such as jewelry, pins, buttons or printed
materials must show the union (blue field) on the top
and to the observer's left when facing the flag.
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- Be sure flags are dry before storing them.
- Colors affixed to staffs should
be carefully furled, placed in a flag case or boot,
or wrapped in plastic, then stored upright -- preferably
in a cool, dry, dark place.
- Iron-on patches make rips and holes
easy to repair. They can be bought in fabric departments
in colors and various materials to match the flag.
Follow the directions on the fabric package.
- Outdoor flags should be correctly
folded and sealed in moisture- and bug-proof plastic
bags. Store in a safe, cool, dry place.
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1.
To
fold the flag correctly, bring the striped half
up over the blue field.
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2.
Then fold it in
half again.
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3.
Bring the lower
striped corner to the upper edge, forming a
triangle.
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4. Then
fold the upper point in to form another triangle.
Continue until the entire length of the flag
is folded.
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5.
When you get near the end -- nothing but the blue
field showing -- tuck the last bit into the other
folds to secure it.
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6. The
final folded flag resembles a cocked hat with
only the white stars on a blue field showing.
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