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The Flag Code, a national guideline on
ways in which it is to be respected, state that no disrespect should
be shown to the flag of the United States of America. Specific ways
in which the flag should not be used, according to the code, are:
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The flag should not be dipped
to any person or thing, and can be flown upside down only as a
signal.
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The flag should never be
fastened, displayed, used, or stored in such a way that would
allow it to be easily torn, soiled, or damaged.
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The flag should never have any
mark, insignia, letter, work, or other designs of any kind
placed upon it.
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The flag should never be used
as a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying, or delivering
anything.
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The flag should never be used
for advertising purposes. Advertising signs should not be
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When lowering the flag, make certain
that no part of it touches the ground. It should be received by
waiting hands and arms. To store the flag, ceremoniously fold it
lengthwise in half, then repeat with the blue field on the
outside. Finally, while one person holds it by the blue field,
another then makes a triangular fold in the opposite end, continuing
to fold it in triangles until only the blue shield shows.
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When a flag is in such a condition that
it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, it should be destroyed
in a dignified manner, preferably by burning.
It is proper to display the flag from
sunrise to sunset on all days the weather permits. The flag may also
be displayed at night if illuminated by a light. But it is even more
important to display the flag on national holidays and days of
importance.
Michigan State Senate
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RESPECT FOR THE AMERICAN FLAG
