§1. Flag; stripes and stars on The flag of the United States shall be thirteen horizontal stripes, alternate red and white; and the union of the flag shall be forty-eight stars, white in a blue field. (July 30, 1947, …

The United States Flag Code establishes advisory rules for display and care of the flag of the United States. It is Section 1 of Title 4 of the United States Code (4 U.S.C. § 1 et seq).

Display and use of flag by civilians; codification of rules and customs; definition. § 6. Time and occasions for display. § 7. Position and manner of display. § 8. Respect for flag. § 9. Conduct during hoisting, …

The United States Flag Code establishes advisory rules for display and care of the national flag of the United States of America. It is part of Chapter 1 of Title 4 of the United States Code (4 U.S.C. § 5 et …

The following codification of existing rules and customs pertaining to the display and use of the flag of the United States of America is established for the use of such civilians or civilian groups or …

Sep 18, 2025 · When should you fly the U.S. flag at half-staff? Know the guidelines for displaying the flag, and learn about other national symbols.

Oct 7, 2019 · The "flag code" is the federal law that sets forth guidelines for the appearance and display of the U.S. flag ("flag") by private citizens. These guidelines specify times and conditions for display …

While the Code empowers the President of the United States to alter, modify, repeal or prescribe additional rules regarding the Flag, no federal agency has the authority to issue 'official' rulings …

Section 1. The flag of the United States shall have thirteen horizontal stripes, alternate red and white, and a union consisting of white stars on a field of blue. Sec. 2. The positions of the stars in the union …

The flag of the United States for the purpose of this chapter shall be defined according to sections 1 and 2 of this title and Executive Order 10834 issued pursuant thereto.