The federal flag code says the universal custom is to display the U.S. flag Displaying the FlagOn Same Staff U.S. flag at peak, above any other flag except a flag of another nation Grouped U.S. flag goes to its own right. Flags of other nations are flown at same height. Marching U.S. flag to marchers right (observer's left). On Speaker's Platform When displayed with a speaker's platform, it must be above and behind the speaker. If mounted on a staff it is on the speaker's right. Decoration Never use the flag for decoration. Use bunting with the blue on top, then white, then red. Salute Head bare (women and military leave hats on), right hand over heart (veterans may perform a military salute), while standing at attention. Over a Street Union (stars) face north or east depending on the direction of the street. Half Staff On special days, the flag may be flown at half-staff. On Memorial Day it is flown at half-staff until noon and then raised.
* Do not let the flag touch the ground.
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