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	Flag Rules and Regulations
		When flags of States, cities, or localities, or pennants of societies are flown on the same halyard with the flag of the United States, the latter should always be at the peak.
		When the flag of the United States is displayed from a staff projecting horizontally or at an angle from the window sill, balcony, or front of a building, the union of the flag should be placed at the peak of the staff unless the flag is at half-staff.
		The flag of the United States of America should be at the center and at the highest point of the group when a number of flags of States or localities or pennants of societies are grouped and displayed from staffs.
	www.ushistory.org /betsy/flagetiq.html (12369 words)

	United States Flag Code - Wikisource
		The flag of the United States shall be thirteen horizontal stripes, alternate red and white; and the union of the flag shall be forty-eight stars, white in a blue field.
		The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, 'I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.', should be rendered by standing at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart.
		(h) When the flag of the United States is displayed from a staff projecting horizontally or at an angle from the window sill, balcony, or front of a building, the union of the flag should be placed at the peak of the staff unless the flag is at half staff.
	en.wikisource.org /wiki/United_States_Flag_Code (2724 words)

	Flags Of The Confederacy
		After the United States flag was hauled down, it was reported that initially "a dingy white flag" that "looked like an old signal flag with a star put on it" was hoisted the next day in its place.
		The flag kept the red, white, and red bars, expanded the blue canton to form the left half of the state flag and replaced the stars with a unique seal representing Florida.
		This flag is not known to have survived and the illustration is based on the written description.
	www.confederateflags.org /states/FOTCflorida.htm (1036 words)

	SERVICE FLAG AND SERVICE LAPEL BUTTON
		The service flag may be displayed by an organization to honor the members of that organization serving in the Armed Forces of the
		The service lapel button authorized by the Act may be worn by members of the immediate family of a person serving in the Armed Forces of the United States may be engaged, for the duration of such period of war or hostilities.
		A certificate of authority to manufacture and sell the service flag or the service lapel button will be granted only upon agreement in writing by the applicant that he will not deviate in the manufacture or sale of the approved official service flag or service lapel button as described herein.
	www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil /FAQ/ServiceFlagFactSheet.htm (1066 words)

	United States (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The United States may be regarded as an example of a constitutional republic or as a liberal democracy, with a government composed of and operating through a set of limited powers imposed by its design and enumerated in that design or Constitution of the United States of America.
		The United States does not have an official language at federal level; nevertheless, English is the first and/or only language of the overwhelming majority of the population and serves as the de facto official language: English is the language used for legislation, regulations, executive orders, treaties, federal court rulings, and all other official pronouncements.
		Spanish follows English as the second-most spoken language in the United States, primarily due to the influence of recent Latin American immigrants and the fact that almost a fifth of its continental territory was originally part of Mexico, and it is a primary spoken language in some areas of the Southwest.
	abcworld.net /United_States.html (6116 words)

	Quinn Flags & Banners - Request A FREE Catalog!
		The Flag of The United States of America should be at the center and at the highest point of the group when a number of flags of states, localities or societies are grouped for display.
		Flags of sovereign nations should not be flown on the same pole as the United States Flag but from separate poles.
		The Flag of the United States of America is saluted as it is hoisted and lowered.
	www.quinnflags.com /flagEtiquette.asp (1690 words)

	Military & Service Flags
		The Service Flag is an official banner authorized by the Department of Defense for display by families who have members serving in the Armed Forces during any period of war or hostilities the United States may be engaged in for the duration of such hostilities.
		The Department of Defense specifies that family members authorized to display the flag include the wife, husband, mother, father, stepfather, parent through adoption, foster parents who stand or stood in loco parentis, children, stepchildren, children through adoption, brothers, sisters, half brothers and half sisters of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States.
		The Service Flag may also be displayed by an organization to honor the members of that organization serving in the Armed Forces during a period of war or hostilities.
	www.flagsbydelta.com /militaryflags.shtml (614 words)

	Thailand
		Although not an official interpretation of the Thai flag, the prevailing view is that the central blue stripe represents the monarchy, the two white stripes are the Therevada Buddhist religion, and the outer red stripes represent the land or the nation.
		During the reign of King Vajiravut (1910-1925) the flag was changed to the 5 stripe flag — red and white from 1916-1917.
		On 28th September 1917, the Flag Law of 1917 was promulgated and stated that the national flag became the trichelon [sic] flag, the one we use today.
	www.allstates-flag.com /fotw/flags/th.html (959 words)

	Colour for Armed Forces Units (Germany)
		This is a square version of the state and war flag with [a fl-red-gold lacework border and] a fl-red-gold fringe.
		The troop flag is the federal service flag in 100 cm x 100 cm format made of strong silk with an embroidered federal eagle, surrounded with fl-red-gold cord and golden fringe.
		This is the federal service flag in a square form (100 × 100 cm); the shield is in the centre of the flag.
	www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/de^color.html (1133 words)

	Flags of the United States armed forces - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The several branches of the United States armed forces are represented by flags, among other emblems and insignia.
		In general, the order of precedence when displaying military flags together is Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard.
		However, in any period where the Coast Guard is operating as part of the Navy, the Coast Guard Flag would precede the Air Force Flag.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Flags_of_the_United_States_armed_forces (142 words)

	World Flag Database: Flag Books
		This is a marvellous little book, containing the national flags of each country, often the state arms, and the provincial flags of selected countries.
		A comprehensive discussion of the flags that represented the southern nation between 1861 and 1865, The Flags of the Confederacy offers a detailed and well-researched look at the history of the national, state, and military flags that were developed during the period in which the new Southern nation existed.
		For Civil War historians or flag enthusiasts, this book is a helpful guide to the history and development of flags in the United States, leading up to and during the Civil War.
	www.flags.net /old/books.htm (762 words)

	Display of National and State Flags
		It is the intent of this UPPS to establish a policy that honors the customs and practices in the normal display and use of the flag, including display at half-staff, as a mark of respect.
		04.02 The Governor of the State of Texas may proclaim that the national and state flags be displayed at half-staff in the event of the death of a present or former official of the state government.
		Destruction and replacement of flags is the responsibility of the department displaying the flag.
	www.txstate.edu /effective/upps/upps-01-04-14.html (1157 words)

	Historical Flags of the United States
		This flag was flown by the defiant citizens of Gonzales in November of 1835.
		The flag was hoisted to dare the troops of the Alamo de Parras Company under the command of Mexican Lieutenant Francisco Castañeda to repossess a cannon that had previously been given to the citizens for protection from Indian attacks.
		This flag was a republic flag for one month before being replaced by the Stars and Stripes and eventually became the state flag of California.
	www.usflagdepot.com /store/page1.html (1295 words)

	About the Service Flag - www.ServiceFlags.com - #1 source for Service Flags, Blue Star Banners, Custom Military ...
		DOD regulations further state: "...A gold star in not authorized as part of the Service Lapel Button...", however, the Service lapel button may be worn in conjunction with the Gold Star Lapel Button which is distributed to applicable family members if the member of the Armed Forces loses their life during an armed conflict.
		The Service flag may be displayed by an organization to honor the members of that organization serving in the Armed Forces of the United States during any period of war or hostilities.
		The Service flag is authorized for display by Americans to honor their family members who are serving in the Armed Forces of the United States during ANY period of war or hostilities.
	www.serviceflags.com /about.htm (874 words)

	Service Star Banners
		The Department of Defense has authorized these flags to be displayed by "the immediate family" of a member or the Armed Forces of the United States during the country's current "war" status.
		The flag has a white background, with a red border and a blue star in the center of the flag.
		Flags International® is one of a few select companies with special authorization and license only granted by the US Department of Heraldry to manufacture and sell this flag/banner.
	www.flagsinternational.com /Service-Star-Banners.htm (213 words)

	Service Flag (U.S.)
		Each family was entitled to hang a small Son In Service flag in their window, the blue star in the center of the red-bordered white rectangle signified a family member in active service.
		Organizations and corporations extended this practice to fly flags incorporating stars for each of their members/employees who were off to war and, of course, would change/overlay the blue stars with gold ones when the news came back that one of theirs had died in action.
		These larger flags (I have one with some 50 stars in a circle, a quarter of them in gold, measuring about 8 feet long overall) were sometimes flown outside on a pole, but most often were suspended from the ceiling of the factory / meeting hall indoors.
	www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/us^svc.html (1386 words)

	Historical Flags of the United States, Territories and Ancestral Countries
		We have in stock all 50 of the state flags of the United States, the Territories and the District of Columbia, the Canadian Provinces, 186 World Flags, plus Ancestral flags of other coutries.
		United States and Armed Forces Flags are available either plain or trimmed with golden yellow fringe (please add $1.00 per flag for fringe).
		Bases for miniature flags are glossy, high-impact ebonized plastic except for styles 219106 and 219156 which is wood with a lustrous ebonized finish.
	members.aol.com /TMCorner/us_flags.htm (427 words)

	USFlag.org: A website dedicated to the Flag of the United States of America - Flag Folding
		The Flag is then carefully folded into the shape of a tri-cornered hat, emblematic of the hats worn by colonial soldiers during the war for Independence.
		In the Armed Forces of the United States, at the ceremony of retreat the flag is lowered, folded in a triangle fold and kept under watch throughout the night as a tribute to our nation's honored dead.
		It is with our heart that we pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
	www.usflag.org /fold.flag.html (891 words)

	USFlag.org: A website dedicated to the Flag of the United States of America - History of the Flag of the United States ...
		History of the Flag of the United States of America
		The Military Service Flag or Blue Star Service Banner of the United States Armed Forces.
		The evolution of the Flag of the United States.
	www.usflag.org /history.html (97 words)

	Honolulu Sail & Power Squadron - Flags
		Note, flags, ensigns, pennants, or burgee may not be drawn to exact scale.
		It is with our heart that We pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States Of America, and the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all.
		The 7th fold is a tribute to our Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed Forces that we protect our country and our flag against all her enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of our republic.
	www.uspshon.org /Flags.htm (620 words)

	Veterans Service Flags - Blue Star Banner - www.ServiceFlags.com
		The Veteran=s Service flag is a derivative of the Service flag (an official banner authorized by the Department of Defense for display by families who have members serving in the Armed Forces during any period of war or hostilities).
		The Veterans Service flag was created to distinguish and honor persons who have faithfully served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
		The basic concept of the Veterans Service flag is the same as the Service flag with distinct and original symbolic modifications to clearly distinguish between those who are actively serving during a current conflict, and those who served previously in the Armed Forces.
	www.serviceflags.com /vet005.htm (522 words)

	Marine Corps Flag Armed Services/Military Flags - Army, Navy, POW/MIA Flags
		All armed forces flags feature canvas heading, double-needle edge finish, and four rows of stitching on the fly end.
		For all armed forces flags, sizes 2x3' through 6x10', we use two brass grommets to attach the flag to the pole.
		In addition to the sizes shown, armed forces flags in sizes larger than 6x10' are available.
	www.lowpriceflags.com /armedservices.htm (145 words)

	View Our 12" x 18" Outdoor United States Army Flags
		Each flag is finished with the highest durable polyester canvas heading reinforced with precision stitching and spurred brass grommets.
		These Army flags are constructed and finished through and extensive screen printing process and are great for outdoor use or hanging on a wall.
		Honor the men and women defend the USA with this 12" x 18" United States Army flag.
	www.flags.com /Army/c3640/p40033/Army/product_info.html (152 words)

	American Flags Express \| Mounted Armed Forces Flag Sets
		These 6 flags come with spears atop their fl or gold staffs and are displayed in a 2 1/2" diameter fl plastic table base (included).
		Resists flag wrapping around its pole better than any other set because the pole rotates in a precision bearing bracket.
		Unsurpassed in beauty and craftsmanship, these state and territory flags are manufactured to precise specifications.
	www.flagsexpress.com /mil_flag/070132.htm (342 words)

	Piedmontflag.com / Flags of the Union Armies
		United States of America Armed Forces Flags of the Union
		All Flags are made of Synthetic Fiber Silk, Hand-painted stars and lettering.
		United States National Colors with State Arms, Eagle or other device in canton.
	www.piedmontflag.com /US-Armed-Forces-Flags.html (288 words)

	Show your support of family members serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
		Each blue star represents a family member currently serving during any period of war or hostilities the United States may be engaged in for the duration of such hostilities.
		Displayed in windows or doors of organizations, such as churches, schools, colleges, fraternities, sororities, societies and places of business with which the member in service was or is associated.
		Flags are to be displayed on the inside NOT the outside of windows or doors.
	www.united-states-flag.com /serviceflags.html (359 words)

	Piedmontflag.com/Confederate/UnitedStates/Historical Flags
		Flagmaker and Flag Sutler for many of the reactivated regiments of the Army of Northern Virginia, Army of Tennessee, Army of Mississippi, Army of the Tennessee, Army of the Ohio, Army of the Potomac and Military Departments of the Confederate States and United States Armies and their Naval Forces
		All flags are manufactured on commission only and custom made to the specifications of a particular flag.
		Whether special presentation or standard depot issue, all flags are researched from the originals for design and detail.
	www.piedmontflag.com /Civil-War-index.html (212 words)

	Armed Forces of the United States of America
		Armed Forces of the United States of America
		Grunts.net - Home of Military History - Histories of the Combat Arms units of the United States Armed forces and the Veterans who served in them.
		Military Affairs section by Infoplease.com - Information about the armed forces of the USA.
	www.usresolve.org /armed-forces-of-the-united-states-of-america.php (633 words)

	Flags of the U.S. Armed Forces
		Display this Flag in the window of your home to honor family members serving in the Armed Forces.
		The image on this Flag is familiar to many Americans as one that circulated after the September 11th, 2001 attacks on the United States.
		A replica image of the U.S. Constitution on parchment paper overlays a visual of an American Flag floating on the wind combining two of the symbols synonymous with the 4th of July with style and grace.
	www.usflagdepot.com /store/page6.html (781 words)

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