Can you wave a flag from another country?

The Flag Code requires that the US flag be flown on federal institutions, including public schools. It does not require you to fly the US flag and it does not forbid you from displaying a foreign flag.

Can you fly another country’s flag under the American flag?

The American Flag should be flown higher than lesser flags. If the flags are displayed on the same level, the American Flag should be flown to the (flag’s own) right of all other flags. The right is a position of prominence. Another nation’s flag shouldn’t be displayed on the same halyard as the American Flag.

Why do we wave a flag?

Flag-waving is a fallacious argument or propaganda technique used to justify an action based on the undue connection to nationalism or patriotism or benefit for an idea, group or country. The act of flag-waving is trivial display of support or loyalty to the nation or to the political party.

What does fly your flag mean?

phrase. If you fly the flag, you show that you are proud of your country, or that you support a particular cause, especially when you are in a foreign country or when few other people do.

What was waving flag written for?

“Wavin’ Flag” is a song by Somali-Canadian artist K’naan from his album Troubadour. The song was originally written for Somalia and aspirations of its people for freedom.

What do you do if a flag touches the ground?

Instead, the code stipulates, “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.” Unless hitting the ground once renders the flag unfit for display, there’s no need to burn it.

What is the proper etiquette for flying the national flags?

National Flags should never be treated with indignity. They should always be flown without inferiority to any other flag. This conforms to the proper flag etiquette while aloft and waving free without interference. Displaying any of the National Flags as a mask to cover cartons, boxes, or barriers is improper and disrespectful.

Should national flags be treated with dignity?

National Flags should never be treated with indignity. They should always be flown without inferiority to any other flag. This conforms to the proper flag etiquette while aloft and waving free without interference.

What is the international flag flying protocol?

International Flag Flying Protocol. International flag flying protocol prohibits the flying of any nation’s flag higher than another in peacetime. The exception would be for medal ceremonies during sporting events. Square shaped flags can have a larger width (up to 125\%) to balance the equal surface area. As a rule,…

Is it legal to fly national flags at night?

As a rule, flags should be flown between the hours of sunrise and sunset. Flags should have appropriate illumination (better by spotlight) at all times if they get displayed at night. No permission is usually required to fly the National Flags and they have explicit exclusion from planning regulations.