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Since when was it appropriate for the U.S. Flag to land on the ground? (Original Post) LiberalFighter Jul 2020 OP
Never. 2naSalit Jul 2020 #1
Never. onecaliberal Jul 2020 #2
Now they have to bury it. Or burn it. soothsayer Jul 2020 #3
Flag Code says... KY_EnviroGuy Jul 2020 #4
One of my neighbors is displaying a US flag and a Trump 2020 flag... Pacifist Patriot Jul 2020 #6
Say what?! Pacifist Patriot Jul 2020 #5
If this is verified, we can email those guys here: KY_EnviroGuy Jul 2020 #7
A x-General on MSNBC said BEFORE they landed, that someone on the ground Hoyt Jul 2020 #8
I watched it and the flag was large and there was no way it would be grabbed to avoid the ground. LiberalFighter Jul 2020 #9
It was yuge. That's why I watched so closely, wanted to see that guy pull it in. Hoyt Jul 2020 #10

KY_EnviroGuy

(14,488 posts)
4. Flag Code says...
Sat Jul 4, 2020, 07:39 PM
Jul 2020

See: https://www.usa.gov/flag#item-213209

Actual Flag Code is available in PDF format via a link on that web page.

Excerpt:

Things Not to Do with the Flag

Out of respect for the U.S. flag, never:

dip it for any person or thing, even though state flags, regimental colors and other flags may be dipped as a mark of honor.

display it with the union down, except as a signal of distress.

let the flag touch anything beneath it: ground, floor, water, merchandise.

carry it horizontally, but always aloft.

fasten or display it in a way that will permit it to be damaged or soiled.

place anything on the flag, including letters, insignia, or designs of any kind.

use it for holding anything.

use it as wearing apparel, bedding or drapery. It should not be used on a costume or athletic uniform. However, a flag patch may be attached to the uniform of patriotic organizations, military personnel, police officers and firefighters.

use the flag for advertising or promotion purposes or print it on paper napkins, boxes or anything else intended for temporary use and discard.


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Pacifist Patriot

(24,652 posts)
6. One of my neighbors is displaying a US flag and a Trump 2020 flag...
Sat Jul 4, 2020, 07:41 PM
Jul 2020

The Trump flag is twice the size and positioned above the US flag. My blood pressure went through the damn roof when I saw that on my walk this morning.

KY_EnviroGuy

(14,488 posts)
7. If this is verified, we can email those guys here:
Sat Jul 4, 2020, 07:47 PM
Jul 2020
The Golden Knights - Champion Of The Skies

The United States Army Parachute Team, nicknamed the Golden Knights, is a demonstration and competition parachute team of the United States Army.

Link: https://www.goarmy.com/events/golden-knights.html
 

Hoyt

(54,770 posts)
8. A x-General on MSNBC said BEFORE they landed, that someone on the ground
Sat Jul 4, 2020, 07:50 PM
Jul 2020

would grab the flag before it hit the ground. I knew right then, it would hit.

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