Difference between revisions of "United States Flag Code"
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
AManInBlack (talk | contribs) (Well, let's have some text, at least) |
AManInBlack (talk | contribs) (making an outline) |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| − | The '''United States Flag Code''' (title 4, chapter 1 of the [[United States Code]]) describes | + | The '''United States Flag Code''' (title 4, chapter 1 of the [[United States Code]]) describes the official appearance of the [[Flag of the United States]] as well as how it should be handled, both on formal occasions and in general. The US Flag Code is purely descriptive, and does not include any provisions for enforcement. |
| + | |||
| + | In addition, the US Flag Code codifies the [[Pledge of Allegiance]]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Appearance of the flag=== <!-- Need a picture of the 13-stars flag for this section --> | ||
| + | Section one and two describe the official appearance of the US flag. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Handling the flag=== | ||
| + | Section three describes how not to handle the flag, and sections five through nine describe how to handle, display, store, and respect the flag. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Pledge of Allegiance=== | ||
| + | Section four describes the [[Pledge of Allegiance]]. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/html/uscode04/usc_sup_01_4_10_1.html The text of Title 4 of the United States Code, Chapter 1] at law.cornell.edu | *[http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/html/uscode04/usc_sup_01_4_10_1.html The text of Title 4 of the United States Code, Chapter 1] at law.cornell.edu | ||
*[http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagetiq.html USHistory.org] on handling and treatment of the US Flag | *[http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagetiq.html USHistory.org] on handling and treatment of the US Flag | ||
Revision as of 05:53, July 7, 2007
The United States Flag Code (title 4, chapter 1 of the United States Code) describes the official appearance of the Flag of the United States as well as how it should be handled, both on formal occasions and in general. The US Flag Code is purely descriptive, and does not include any provisions for enforcement.
In addition, the US Flag Code codifies the Pledge of Allegiance.
Appearance of the flag
Section one and two describe the official appearance of the US flag.
Handling the flag
Section three describes how not to handle the flag, and sections five through nine describe how to handle, display, store, and respect the flag.
Pledge of Allegiance
Section four describes the Pledge of Allegiance.
External links
- The text of Title 4 of the United States Code, Chapter 1 at law.cornell.edu
- USHistory.org on handling and treatment of the US Flag