It might come as a surprise, but U.S. service members weren ... events during patriotic and military observances, including the display of the United States flag regardless of size and position ...
The first celebration of the U.S. Flag's birthday was held in 1877, on the 100th anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777. However, it is believed that the first annual recognition of the flag's ...
After a former president dies, federal flag code dictates that flags should be flown at half-staff for 30 days out of respect. When Carter died Dec. 29 at age 100, President Joe Biden issued a ...
including military installations and vessels. Flags can be lowered to commemorate the deaths of other officials, including the vice president, Supreme Court justices and members of Congress ...