Proper Flag Etiquette

Displaying Other Than On A Staff

When displaying the flag against a wall, either horizontally or vertically, the Union (blue field with 50 stars) should be uppermost and to the observer's left (the flag's own right). The union should also be to the observer's left when displaying the flag from a window.

On The Same Halyard

When flying State, City Organizational or Institutional flags from the same halyard
with the United States Flag, the latter should always be at the peak.

From Adjacent Staffs

When flying from adjacent staffs, the United States Flag should be hoisted first and lowered last. Never fly any other flag or pennant above or to the Unites State's Flag's right.

In a Group

When displaying in a group with State, City, Organization or Institutional flags and from staffs, the United States flag should be in the center and the highest point of the group.

Crossed Staffs

When displaying with any other flag from crossed staffs, the United States Flag should be on the right (the flag's own right) and it's staff should be in front of the other flag.

Speaker Platform

The Flag of the United States of America should be displayed above and behind the speaker, if displaying flat. If displaying from a staff on a pulpit or public auditorium, the Flag should be on the speaker's right. All other flags should be placed on the left.

With Other Nation's Flags

When displaying two or more nation's flags, each flag should be on separate staffs of the same height. The flags should be approximately the same size. International customs forbid displaying one nation's flag over another in times of peace. This is a sign of war-time victory and a serious insult.