Flag Advocacy - The American Legion
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Frequently Asked Questions | The American Legion
In compliance with American Legion policy, the United States flag and post flag, when in position, should be in position at either side and just in advance of the Commander’s station; the United States flag on the right of the Commander, and post Colors on his left when facing the audience, regardless of whether the Commander is on a platform ...
A memorial tribute to the colors | The American Legion
2014年8月25日 · He recognized The American Legion’s long and continuing effort to pass a constitutional amendment to protect the flag from physical desecration. “This is our flag,” McClure explained, looking at the flag, which had been presented by the award-winning American Legion Post 472, Houston, Texas, color guard. “This is our country.
The history of our flag in 112 pages | The American Legion
In honor of our organization’s upcoming 100th anniversary, The American Legion created "Indivisible: The Story of Our Flag" – a richly illustrated 112-page tribute to our nation’s colors from the Revolutionary War to the 21st century. The bookazine explores the flag’s history, meaning, rules and place in society.
Flag Code | The American Legion
The flag, when carried in a procession with another flag or flags, should be either on the marching right; that is, the flag's own right, or, if there is a line of other flags, in front of the center of that line. (a) The flag should not be displayed on a float in a parade except from a staff, or as provided in subsection (i) of this section.
U.S. flag still waves from 1923 wood flagpole - The American Legion
2021年7月14日 · So Hyson applied for a local Community Conservation grant and was awarded $10,000 to create a brick garden surrounding the pole and install two lights to illuminate the U.S. flag 24/7. “Every spring the garden is planted with annual flowers that bloom all summer long, always in colors of red, white and blue to complement our flag,” Hyson said.
Does your post have a flag education program? - The American …
2023年6月13日 · Post members educated students about the colors of the flag, how to properly fold, care and display the flag, and how it should be placed when displayed. - James Hicks American Legion Post 519 and Auxiliary unit in Thomasville, Ga., conducted a flag education program for 75 seventh graders at MacIntyre Park Middle School.
Tell us about your flag education program | The American Legion
2023年6月14日 · Post members educated students about the colors of the flag, how to properly fold, care and display the flag, and how it should be placed when displayed. - James Hicks American Legion Post 519 and Auxiliary unit in Thomasville, Ga., conducted a flag education program for 75 seventh graders at MacIntyre Park Middle School.
Know when to fly the U.S. flag at half-staff - The American Legion
2022年6月3日 · “Unless your state governor or the president of the United States has a half-staff proclamation issued, the United States flag is to be displayed at full staff,” said Ann Byars, youth education and civics manager for the National Americanism Division, during The American Legion’s virtual Training Tuesday session May 24.
Flag symbolizes America's hopes | The American Legion
2018年6月13日 · “To us,” Gompers said, “the American flag means more than even its colors in themselves portray. It means the leadership of the democratic and humane struggle that has been carried on through all the ages. ”It is a struggle that continues to this day. And it is for this reason that we must continue to wave the flag at every opportunity."