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Section one and two describe the official appearance of the US flag. | Section one and two describe the official appearance of the US flag. | ||
Revision as of 06:12, 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.
The Code's rules and standards
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, both codifying its text and describing proper conduct during the Pledge of Allegiance. People in military uniform should silently salute the flag, while other people should remove any non-religious headgear, and face the flag with their right hand over their heart.
History
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