Transcript Flag Etiquette - University of Florida

Flag Etiquette
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The US Flag is the ___ oldest national
flag in the world.
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3. fifth
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When the flag is displayed as a lapel
pin, it should be worn on the ____
lapel.
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When the flag is displayed on a wall, it
should be displayed with the union
uppermost to the observer’s ____.
1. right
2. left
When displayed from a staff, the flag
should be displayed to the speaker’s
___ and all other flags to the
speakers___.
1. right - left
2. left - right
Unless it is an “all-weather” flag, it
should never be flown in the rain.
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Flags should not be flown at night,
unless illuminated by a light.
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Is it ever OK to fly a flag upside down?
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1. No
2. Yes
The American flag is the first to be
raised and last to be lowered.
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What do you do with a worn-out flag?
1. Throw it away
2. Burn it
3. Keep it
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Should a flag touch the ground when it
is lowered
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The flag should not be flown at
half-mast if an important person dies
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If you are wearing a hat when the flag
is being presented, raised, or lowered,
then you need to…
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1. leave on your head.
2. remove and hold by
your side.
3. remove and hold
close to your heart.
You should remove your hat when
reciting the Pledge.
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2. False
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