Jul
2
American Flag Etiquette Information Offered by Flagandbanner.com
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Little Rock, Arkansas—FlagandBanner.com, a leading retail supplier of American flags and patriotic items, announced today that it will be providing free Flag Etiquette information year round for all those interested in learning the proper way to display the United States Flag.
“So many patriotic Americans are unaware of proper flag etiquette–when to take flags down, how to dispose of flags, and other general flag information,” stated Kerry McCoy, owner of Flag and Banner. “Because so many people from all over the United States have inquired about when and how to display the flag, we decided to provide the information in one place along with our email alerts, Kerry continued.
Information on the Flag and Banner website includes:
When should the American Flag Be Flown?
For a list of the primary holidays including five during which the flag should be flown at half staff.
US Flag History
For a concise history of the American Flag.
How to fold the American Flag
For a step-by-step guide–perfect for churches, scouts, schools and others.
Half Staff E-mail Alert
To register for a free email alert notification when the President calls for the flag to be lowered to half staff.
For more information on flags or to purchase patriotic items, go to www.FlagandBanner.com.
Jul
2
Proper Disposal of The American Flag
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What do you do with the American flag once it is finished serving its duty? That’s what Tracy Douglass from KARK Channel 4, and participators from the Boy Scouts, the American Legion, and Kerry McCoy of FlagandBanner.com set out to inform viewers early Monday morning, June 2, 2007. Participators gathered together at Arkansas’ Macarthur Military Museum to partake in a flag burning ceremony of the American flag.
It is customary when a flag has faded, molded, discolored, or the fly-end is tattered, to present the folded flag for inspection to the Commander before disposal. The Ceremony begins with the presentation of the colors, then the presenting of the folded flag, and then the flag is placed in a fire and burned… It is tradition to return the flag to the earth. Bring your worn and tattered flag to FlagandBanner.com for $5.00 off your next American Flag purchase July 2nd thru July 3rd. FlagandBanner.com will dispose the flag for you. And if you’re not nearby Flagandbanner.com bring your flag to your local Boy Scouts of America troop, or The American Legion Auxiliary.
Have a safe and Happy 4th of July!
To watch this interview and find out more see our Video Archive. Watch this and other interviews regarding flag etiquette, patriotism, and FlagandBanner.com.