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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.
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Click on the following link to order your flag:
Flag Order Form (PDF, 8KB)
Note: Right-Click on the Flag Order Form link and select "Save Target As..." to download the Flag Order Form to your computer
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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(Indoors)
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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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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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Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) Assistance:
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