U.S. flag
Most Americans want to show respect for the American flag but are uncertain of what the rules are. The proper way to display the flag of the United States of America is codified in law. Title 4 of the United States Code, also known informally as the Flag Code, is the main reference for flag display laws, including use of the flag for advertising purposes, displaying the flag after sunset and conduct during hoisting, lowering or passing of the flag. Within Title 4, the rules for displaying the American flag on a wall can be found in Section 6, subsection (a) and Section 7, subsections (i) and (k).
Instructions
1. Choose whether to display the flag either horizontally or vertically on the wall. This choice will affect how you will position the flag.
2. If displaying the flag horizontally, the union portion (i.e., the blue portion with the 50 stars) should be in the upper left-hand corner as you face the flag.
3. If displaying the flag vertically, the union portion also should be in the upper left-hand corner as you face the flag. This means turning the flag to the reverse side, and hanging it vertically with the blue portion in the upper left-hand corner.
4. If displaying the flag in a window so that people in the street can view it, the same rules should be applied for the benefit of the viewers outside. In other words, for both vertical and horizontal displays, position the flag in the window so that the union portion will be in the upper left-hand corner as viewed from the outside.
5. Displaying the flag on the wall during a speech, e.g., when a speech or sermon is being delivered, requires that the flag (if being displayed flat) be displayed above and behind the speaker. In addition, the flag needs to be in place before the audience arrives for the speech or sermon.
6. If displaying the flag outdoors on the wall of a building, the flag should only be displayed between the hours of sunrise and sunset. An exception to this rule is made when the flag is properly illuminated during hours of darkness.
