| A | B |
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| How should the flag be displayed? | never with the union down except as a signal of distress |
| How should you hoist and lower the flag? | hoist briskly & lower ceremoniously |
| What can the flag touch beneath it? | nothing(not ground, floor, water, or merchandise) |
| What can you place on a flag? | never put anything on the flag |
| How should a flag be destroyed when it is in very poor condition? | burning it |
| How should a flag be placed when used to cover a casket? | union over the head and left shoulder |
| How should the flag be hoisted when at half staff? | hoisted to the peak for a moment and then lowered to half position-the flag should be raised to the peak again before lowering for the day |
| How should the flag be displayed against the wall? | the union should be on the flag's own right-your left as you face it |
| When the flag is passing in a parade, how should everyone stand? | all persons should face the flag, stand at attention and salute or place their hand over their heart-men should remove hats and hold them over left shoulder |
| What time of day should the flag be displayed? | sunrise to sunset |
| How should flags from two or more nations be displayed? | flown from separate staffs at the same height |
| How should the folds of a flag fall when displayed on a wall or suspended? | fall free |
| How should the Pledge of Allegiance be rendered? | standing at attention facing the flag, with the right hand over the heart |
| How should the flag form a distinctive feature at a ceremony or unveiling a statue or monument? | have a prominent place but never cover the statue or monument |
