Can you fly another flag with the American flag on the same pole?
Yes, you can fly two flags from the same flagpole. You just need to have two sets of snap hooks, and they can be on the same rope or halyard. The United States flag will always go on top. Typically you leave approximately one foot of space between the United States flag and the flag underneath.
How do you display multiple flags?
The basic rules for displaying multiple flags in the United States take the following order from left to right:
- National flags first, followed by.
- State flags, followed by.
- Territory flags, followed by.
- Military flags.
What is not a rule of the flag code?
The flag should not be dipped to any person or thing, including government officials—even the President. The flag should never be displayed with the union (stars) down, unless as a signal of dire distress. The flag should never touch anything beneath it, such as the ground, the floor, water, or merchandise.
Is it illegal to display the flag upside down?
According to U.S. Flag Code, the flag should never be displayed upside-down “except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property.”
How do you hang two flags on a pole?
When you fly multiple flags on one flag pole, that means the American flag should always be the top flag. Other flags go below Old Glory. If you have each flag on its own pole, the American flag should still have the highest positioning. Ensure that no other flags on the other flag poles are displayed higher.
Is wearing the American flag illegal?
No disrespect should be shown to the flag of the United States of America; the flag should not be dipped to any person or thing. The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery. It should never be festooned, drawn back, nor up, in folds, but always allowed to fall free.