The American Flag

by Applewood Books

Overview

This handsome guide to the American flag is a concise collection of the history and etiquette of the U.S. flag in an elegant hardcover edition. The book includes details of the laws relating to the U.S. flag as described in the United States Code, information about the Pledge of Allegiance and Flag Day, a guide to flag presentation and care, and a timeline of flag history—noting the date each state was added to the union.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781557090713
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	02/26/2013
Series:	Books of American Wisdom
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	4.20(w) x 6.60(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Applewood Books, publishers of America's living past, was founded in 1976. Since then, the company has published over 5,000 works, of which they've sold many millions of individual copies. Applewood's mission is to build a picture of America and American culture through primary sources. Among Applewood's best-selling titles are the "Books of American Wisdom" which include reprints of important American documents, essays, speeches, and poems.

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The American Flag

A Handbook of History & Etiquette

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By Applewood Books

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Copyright © 2013 Applewood Books
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ISBN: 9781557090713

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§9. Conduct during hoisting, lowering or passing of flag

During the ceremony of hoisting or lowering the flag or when the flag is passing in a parade or in review, all persons present in uniform should render the military salute. Members of the Armed Forces and veterans who are present but not in uniform may render the military salute. All other persons present should face the flag and stand at attention with their right hand over the heart, or if applicable, remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Citizens of other countries present should stand at attention. All such conduct toward the flag in a moving column should be rendered at the moment the flag passes.



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"Applewood Books' The American Flag contains all the advice you need to display the American flag properly, along with a crisp, concise history of the Stars and Stripes. Highly recommended." —Marc Leepson, author, Flag: An American Biography

Editorial Reviews

"Applewood Books' The American Flag contains all the advice you need to display the American flag properly, along with a crisp, concise history of the Stars and Stripes. Highly recommended."
—Marc Leepson, author, Flag: An American Biography

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