What is the protocol for flying the flag on Veterans Day?

Persons in uniform should remain silent, face the flag, and render the military salute. Members of the Armed Forces not in uniform and veterans may render the military salute in the manner provided for persons in uniform.

Do you display the flag on Veterans Day?

Veterans Day is a day to celebrate and honor veterans, not merely mourn them. For this reason, the flag is not to be flown at half-staff. Citizens are, however, encouraged to fly POW/MIA and military branch flags in support of our veterans.

When can a flag stay up when it is raining or snowing?

The United States Code, Title 36, Chapter 10, states: “The flag should not be displayed on days when the weather is inclement, except when an all-weather flag is displayed.”

Can you fly a flag under the American flag?

Normally you would fly the POW/MIA flag beneath the US flag. However, if you need to fly it on its own staff, a GSA directive for federal displays states, “It is generally flown immediately below or adjacent to the flag of the United States as second in order of precedence.” [Ref: Bulletin: POW/MIA Flag Display].

Is the flag lowered on Veterans Day?

Veteran’s Day (formerly Armistice Day), November 11th: This is a day to honor our nation’s veterans. It is not a day of mourning, but a day of celebration and honor. Therefore, it is not a day of half-staff. The flag may be flown at half staff for other reasons on Veteran’s Day other than the holiday.

When to display the American flag on Veterans Day?

Pay proper respect to the U.S. flag on Veterans Day. Veterans Day originally celebrated the armistice that ended World War I. Soon after, the U. S. Congress called for the display of the American flag on all government buildings on November 11th and for U.S. citizens to celebrate that day in public ceremonies.

What is the protocol for displaying the American flag?

The display of the American flag should generally follow the protocol in the United States Flag Code ( 4 U.S.C. Ch. 1 ). However, courts have interpreted the Flag Code to be advisory only; it is a protocol guide and an expression of custom, rather than a law requiring compliance, and there are no penalties for violating it.

How often does the US flag need to be flown?

In particular, the Flag Code requires that: The U.S. flag should be displayed every day of the year, except on days of inclement weather, on or near the main administration building of every public institution. It is custom to fly the U.S. flag only during daylight hours, but it may be flown permanently if properly illuminated at night.

When do we fly the flag at half staff?

The flag is to be flown at half-staff at all federal buildings, grounds and naval vessels in the Washington, D.C., area on the day and day after the death of a United States senator, representative, territorial delegate, or the resident commissioner from the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.