Brecksville's Handy Homeowner
Brecksville's Handy Homeowner: Memorial Day is a Great Time to Fly the Flag
The Flag Code serves as a guide for homeowners who wish to display an American flag.
When I bought my first house, my Dad gave me an American flag and a flagpole. I flew that flag for many years, until it was worn out and faded. Since Memorial Day is May 30, it’s a good time to display an American Flag on your home. Flags can be flown from a freestanding flagpole, flown from a pole attached at an angle to a home, or hung flat against a house. Kredo Hardware in Broadview Heights sells flagpoles, flagpole brackets and American-made flags and Great Freight sells small Amerian Flags for your car. For proper flag etiquette you can view the United States Flag Code on the Betsy Ross Homepage. According to this website, the Flag Code merely serves as a guide for private citizens to follow on voluntary basis. Here are some of the …
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Kathy Morris Bakhshi
6:41 am on Tuesday, May 31, 2011
That's amazing that you have your grandfather's flag! You might want to keep it indoors or only fly it in good weather because they really take a beating outside. As always, thank you for all your thoughtful comments, Heather. more ›