Flag Advocacy - The American Legion
The American Legion is the nation's most influential, effective and dependable advocate of veteran affairs fighting for better active-duty pay, improved housing for active-duty families and helping to ensure that the VA's medical system can properly care for veterans.
Frequently Asked Questions | The American Legion
In compliance with American Legion policy, the United States flag and post flag, when in position, should be in position at either side and just in advance of the Commander’s station; the United States flag on the right of the Commander, and post Colors on his left when facing the audience, regardless of whether the Commander is on a platform ...
United States Flag Code - Flag Code | The American Legion
When the flags are flown from adjacent staffs, the flag of the United States should be hoisted first and lowered last. No such flag or pennant may be placed above the flag of the United States or to the United States flag's right. (g) When flags of two or more nations are displayed, they are to be flown from separate staffs of the same height.
The Pledge of Allegiance | The American Legion
A year later, "of America" was added after "United States." No form of the Pledge received official recognition by Congress until June 22, 1942, when the Pledge was formally included in the U.S. Flag Code. The official name of The Pledge of Allegiance was adopted in 1945.
10 common Q&As about the American flag
2019年6月13日 · Q: What happens to the state or POW flag when the U.S. flag is half-staffed? A: The state flag, POW flag or any other flag or pennant in a display is lowered or removed when the flag is at half-staff. As indicated in the Flag Code, no flag or pennant should be placed above the flag of the United States.
Your flag at half-staff questions answered | The American Legion
2022年5月25日 · Section 8, paragraph K of the U.S. Flag Code states, “The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.” A common question often asked about is how to display the American flag at a meeting. Left to right facing flag order should be: U.S. flag
Accordingly, we will place the POW/MIA flag on the Empty Chair…a reminder for all of us to spare no effort to secure the release of any American prisoners from captivity, and the repatriation of the remains of those who died bravely in defense of liberty, and a full accounting of those missing, Let us rededicate ourselves for this vital endeavor!
Know when to fly the U.S. flag at half-staff - The American Legion
2022年6月3日 · “Unless your state governor or the president of the United States has a half-staff proclamation issued, the United States flag is to be displayed at full staff,” said Ann Byars, youth education and civics manager for the National Americanism Division, during The American Legion’s virtual Training Tuesday session May 24.
The Emblem - The American Legion
The wreath forms the center, in loving memory of those brave comrades who gave their lives in the service of the United States that liberty might endure. The star. The star, victory symbol of World War I, also symbolizes honor, glory and constancy. The letters "U.S." leave no doubt as to the brightest star in the Legion's star. Outer rings
Flag Myths | The American Legion
The Flag Code as revised and adopted by the Congress of the United States in 1942 has never included the word(s) "private" or "in privacy." Section 8(k) of the Flag Code states: "The flag, when it is in such a condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning."