Article 2 (May 2020): Fly the flag properly to honor the country

Deeply woven through the history of our nation is the belief that the U.S. Flag should be duly respected and appropriately displayed, to honor the country and those who fought and died, and those who love it.  Flag Day in the U.S. is June 14.  The most important thing for people to remember about the flag is how to display it properly.
              
The blue field (called the union) should be on the observers left if the flag is hung either vertically or horizontally.
              
The flag should be flown at half-staff only on Memorial Day, from sunrise until noon.  On other occasions, the president or governor can order the display of flags at half-staff.  And heads of government agencies may direct the flag to be half-staffed.
              
While the Flag Code states that the flag be displayed only from sunrise to sunset, flags may be displayed 24 hours if they are properly lighted.  Often nearby street lights will provide fitting illumination.
                              
The flag should not be displayed on days of inclement weather unless it is made of non-absorbent, all-weather material.
              
The flag should be carried free and aloft.  It should not be displayed so that it touches the ground.  It should never be displayed below other flags.