American Flag Etiquette and Customs

Content<br> <img src="https://api.sitejabber.com/v2/businesses/ultimateflags.com/review-page-logo"; style="display: block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;" alt="learn about flag traditions and culture" class="wp-post-image" /> Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. The U.S. flag should never be dipped toward any person or object, nor should the flag ever touch anything beneath it. When the flag is raised or lowered as part of a ceremony, and as it passes by in parade or review, everyone, <a href="https://worldaid.eu.org/discussion/profile.php?id=1180953">view military and heritage flags</a> except those in uniform, should face the flag with the right hand over the heart. In July 1969, the American flag was "flown" in space when Neil Armstrong placed it on the moon. Flags were placed on the lunar surface on each of six manned landings during the Apollo program. Ceremonial Practices and Rituals Honoring Flags