Flag Etiquette
Displaying Other Than On A Staff
When displaying the flag against a wall, either horizontally or vertically,
the Union (blue field with 50 stars) should be uppermost and to the
observer's left (the flag's own right). The union should also be
to the observer's left when displaying the flag from a window.
On The Same Halyard
When flying State, City Organizational or Institutional flags from the same
halyard with the United States Flag, the latter should always be
at the peak.
From Adjacent Staffs
When flying from adjacent staffs, the United States Flag should be hoisted
first and lowered last. Never fly any other flag or pennant above
or to the Unites State's Flag's right.
In a Group
When displaying in a group with State, City, Organization or Institutional
flags and from staffs, the United States flag should be in the center
and the highest point of the group.
Crossed Staffs
When displaying with any other flag from crossed staffs, the United States
Flag should be on the right (the flag's own right) and it's staff
should be in front of the other flag.
Speaker Platform
The Flag of the United States of America should be displayed above and behind
the speaker, if displaying flat. If displaying from a staff on a
pulpit or public auditorium, the Flag should be on the speaker's
right. All other flags should be placed on the left.
With Other Nation's Flags
When displaying two or more nation's flags, each flag should be on separate
staffs of the same height. The flags should be approximately the
same size. International customs forbid displaying one nation's flag
over another in times of peace. This is a sign of war-time victory
and a serious insult.