The strong prairie wind that prevailed in that high altitude, acting against the yellow fringe girdling the flags, soon wracked them to pieces and the fringe had to be removed or the colors house altogether. Do you wish to strike your colors because it rains?
Chester later comments that "To naval officers. And if so, is that color to be a 'yellow streak,' which, by common consent, has come to stand for the lowest and meanest stratum in the human race? Even a yellow dog made so by nature, is a target for tin pans and the abuse of children and you resent a charge of playing a 'yellow trick.
You cannot paint the lily-of-the-valley, nor can you beautify the rose of Sharon. And no more can you grace the American Flag with furbelows. Concerning the statement "Martial law is not mentioned in the United States constitution nor has martial law ever been proclaimed in the United States. Martial law is an interesting subject in the United States. Grandy is correct that the United States Constitution does not specifically mention martial law by name.
Throughout American history, "martial law" has been declared numerous times on local levels by state governors, city mayors, and the like. In nearly every case, however, the court system continued to operate under American civil law, meaning that habeas corpus had not been suspended and that the broad definition of "martial law" had not been met. Instead, in almost every instance, the term "martial law" was intended to indicate that troops o the US Army would be tasked with enforcing the laws rather than duly appointed or elected law enforcement agencies and officials.
During the US Civil War, President Lincoln did issue multiple Presidential proclamations that did suspend the writ of habeas corpus, first in the areas of rebellion occupied by the US Army i. In September , President Lincoln issued another proclamation, with the consent of the Congress, that renewed the suspension of habeas corpus throughout the entirety of the United States.
Martial law was upheld as legal and constitutional in those parts of the country that had been in rebellion and where the US Army was operating as the governing authority in lieu of a re-established and reconstructed civil authority. So, the answer to Mr. According to the Regulation Code, gold fringe should be used in American flags that are displayed either indoors or outdoors. Of course, you look through the U. Neither older versions of the U.
Flag Code nor the current version of the U. Flag Code mention gold fringe. Considering that the U. We only know that gold fringe was originally used in American flags displayed by the U. While the most probable theory regarding the gold fringe is that it originated in the U. The pole — The selection of pole height is critical to the successful display of your ceremonial flag; you should select a pole height that is at least one foot shorter than the ceiling height where the flag is to be displayed e.
Follow the link to purchase new poles for indoor display. The base — The base a. It is a weighted device with a center bore that the display pole is inserted into. Qualities range from metal-plated plastics that are filled with sand to 18 lb.
Follow the link to purchase a new base for your ceremonial flag. The parade carry belt —A parade carry belt is designed to increase comfort and control of the flagpole when it is being carried outside. A new parade carry belt can be purchased here. The flag spreader — This is an accessory that many ceremonial flag owners discover that they want.
A flag spreader holds the flag open so that it does not hang limp, providing a much more full and elegant presentation. Liberty Flags carries new flag spreaders here.
The dust and rain cover — A dust and rain cover is a lined carrying case for your ceremonial flag set that is intended to keep rain and dust off of the flag, the pole, and any other accessories. This is especially useful when your flag has to either travel or be stored a great deal. New dust and rain covers are sold at Liberty Flags. The ornament — The ceremonial flag display ornament can be the decorative link between the fringed ceremonial flag and the environment it is being displayed in.
Governmental bodies, hotels, educational institutions, and the business community are using foreign flags to welcome their foreign guests. Because of this increased usage, we provide this basic information to help you display flags in a proper and dignified manner. Please Note Flag designs do change, and care must be taken to ensure that the flag you fly is correct and current. Can the flagpole be displayed at night or in bad weather? However, the flag may be displayed at night upon special occasions when it is desired to produce a patriotic effect.
If flying the flag day and night, make sure the material is strong enough to withstand such conditions and is replaced promptly when it begins to show signs of wear. It is generally not desirable to fly the flag outdoors when the weather is particularly inclement because exposure to severe winds and rain may damage the flag or pole on which it is displayed. When flying the flag at night, the flag code states that if the flag is displayed in darkness it should be illuminated.
The flag code does not specify what this means but a spotlight is the usual source of light. We believe that ambient lighting e.
When can I fly the flag at half-mast? By order of the president, the flag shall be flown at half-staff upon the death of principle figures of the United States government and the governor of the state, territory or possession, as a mark of respect to their memory.
In the event of the death of other officials or foreign dignitaries, the flag is to be displayed at half-staff according to Presidential instructions or orders, or in accordance with recognized customs or practices not inconsistent with law. In the event of the death of a present or former official of the government of any state, territory or possession of the United States, the governor of that state, territory or possession may proclaim that the national flag shall be flown at half-staff.
On Memorial Day the last Monday in May , to honor all who died in battle, the flag should be displayed at half-staff until noon only, then raised to the top of the staff for the remainder of the day. The flag, when flown at half-staff should be first hoisted to the peak for an instant and then lowered to the half-staff position. The flag should be again raised to the peak before it is lowered for the day. How do you fold a flag? The quality and beauty of a flag is best preserved by folding and storing it when not in use.
To properly fold a flag, two people should face each other, each holding one end of the flag. Stretch it horizontally at waist height and fold in half lengthwise. Fold the flag in half lengthwise again if folding the U. One person holds the flag while the other starts at the opposite end by making a triangular fold.
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