America's Work Force Union Podcast

How to properly treat and display the U.S. flag

Written by awfblog | June 14, 2022

Ann Byars, Program Manager of Youth Education and Civics for the American Legion, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the proper etiquette, display and treatment of the U.S. flag, as part of AWF’s celebration of Flag Day.

Byars detailed the rules regarding displaying the flag at half-mast, how to properly illuminate the flag at night and proper ways of destroying a flag once its condition is no longer presentable. 

She also explained the history of Flag Day and invited listeners who wish to know more about proper flag etiquette to visit the American Legion’s Flag Advocacy page

Listen to the entire episode to learn more about how to properly display a flag.