Published: June 30, 2011
American Flags Express Inc. - Top 10 Myths about the American Flag
BUTLER, Wis. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - With the Fourth of July rapidly approaching, it is important you know
the facts-and the myths—surrounding the good old stars and stripes
before you put up your American flags to celebrate. You are probably
already aware of several facts regarding the American flag, but how many
are actually true?
Thomas D'Amico, founder of American Flags Express, Inc. (www.FlagsExpress.com),
reports hearing countless untruths regarding the flag's significance.
"Some of our most patriotic customers have unwittingly perpetuated these
myths, mainly by e-mail," says D'Amico.
American Flags Express Inc. has compiled a list of the top 10 untruths
they hear circulated about the American flag from their customers that
you should know before you hang your flags as a symbol of your
patriotism this summer.
Myths:
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1.
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Each of the thirteen folds required to store an American flag
has a significant meaning.
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These meanings were, in fact, created by a chaplain during a burial
service in 2002, but the meanings are not recognized by the American
Legion.
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2.
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All American flags must be made in America.
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There are no federal laws restricting the importation of American
flags.
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The mayor, a town official, or the post commander may order the
flag to be displayed at half-staff.
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Only the president of the United States or a state governor may
order the flag to be half-staffed, in accordance with the Flag Code.
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4.
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An American flag must be destroyed if it touches the ground.
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As long as the flag remains suitable for displaying, you may
continue to display it.
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5.
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Cutting up the American flag is a proper method of flag
retirement.
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The most accepted retirement methods are respectfully burning or
American flag recycling.
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The American flag must be retired by burning.
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Burning is not mandated by the Flag Code.
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The Flag Code assigns penalties for violations of any of its
requirements.
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The Flag Code is a guideline, and the law does not provide penalties
for noncompliance.
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The Texas state flag is the only flag authorized to fly at the
same height as the American flag.
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The Flag Code merely states that when the state flag is flown along
with the American flag, the American flag is given a position of
superior dominance, whether it is placed at the highest point or on
the far right staff, if multiple staffs are used. Therefore, any
state may fly a flag at the same height as the American flag and
still observe the provisions of the Flag Code.
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A flag that has been used to cover a casket is forbidden from
being used for any other display purposes.
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A flag that has been used to cover a casket may be used afterward
for any proper display purpose.
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The Flag Code prohibits the washing or dry-cleaning of an
American flag.
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The Flag Code does not provide rules regarding the washing or
dry-cleaning of the flag. The decision to do either should depend
more on the type of material of the flag.
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For more information regarding American flags, visit www.FlagsExpress.com.
If you would like more information about this topic or want to schedule
an interview with Thomas J. D'Amico, please contact Karen Toussaint at
262-783-4800, ext. 10, or email kt@FlagsExpress.com.
American Flags Express, Inc.
Thomas J. D'Amico
Tel.
262-783-4800 ext. 19
Email: TD@FlagsExpress.com
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