American Flag Flying Etiquette and Flag Flying Days

Over two centuries ago the thirteen colonies in this land united under a single flag of 13 stars and 13 stripes. As time passed, one star for each of the 50 states was added to form the current blue, 50-star field that flies high on flagpoles all across our country. Every year on specific dates the flag of the United States is flown from sunrise to sunset marking them as the flag flying days.

American Flag Flying Etiquette

The United States Flag should be raised briskly and should be lowered ceremoniously. Hoisting a flag outdoors should be avoided in inclement weather. While displaying the flag vertically or horizontally on the wall, the union (the blue star field) is to be positioned on its own right (left to the viewer) or north, respectively. When setting the American flag on half-mast – it should be raised to the highest point before being lowered to half-mast. At day’s end, you should hoist the flag all the way to the top before lowering it towards the day end. Knowing and practicing proper flag flying etiquette is one way showing one’s patriotism.

Specific Flag Flying days

January 1	New Year’s Day	Commemorates the first day of the year on modern Gregorian Calendar.
January 16	Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday	The birth day of Martin Luther King Jr. observed on 3^rd Monday of each year.
February 12	Lincoln’s Birthday	Observed on the birthday anniversary of Abraham Lincoln.
February 20	Washington’s Birthday and President’s Day	Birthday of the first President of the United States, George Washington.
March 29	National Vietnam War Veterans Day	Celebrates the sacrifices of war veterans and their families during the Vietnam War.
April 6	Army Day	The day is celebrated as the entry date of the United States Army into World War I.
April 13	Birthday of Thomas Jefferson	Being one of the founding fathers of America, Thomas Jefferson played a key role in drafting the ‘Declaration of Independence’.
April 14	Pan America	The date commemorates the first American States conference which concluded on this day in 1890.
April 16	Easter Sunday	Celebrating the resurrection of Jesus from the Dead.
May 1	Loyalty Day	The day set aside to reaffirm the Nation’s loyalty to the United States and to celebrate the American Heritage of freedom.
May 14	Mother’s Day	The day is observed to celebrate the role of mothers and how their maternal bonds shape our society.
May 15	Peace Officers Memorial	Americans observe this day to pay tribute to nationwide peace officers who have given tremendous sacrifices in the line of duty.
Third Saturday of May	Armed Forces Day	This day gives us a chance to show our support towards men and women who make up the United States Armed forces community.
May 22	National Maritime	Observed to recognize the efforts of maritime industry; this day allows the American people to celebrate the achievements of the men and women of this field.
Last Monday of May	Memorial Day	Observed as a federal holiday in the United States, the day commemorates the valor and bravery of the people who died serving the United States Armed forces.
June 14	Flag Day	The day commemorates the adoption of US flag on June 14^th, 1777. On this day many celebrate the ‘Birthday’ of US flag.
Third Sunday of June	Father’s Day	The day celebrates Fatherhood and the influence of paternal bonds on our society.
July 4	Independence Day	A Federal Holiday in the United States, this day commemorates the ’declaration of Independence’ which was approved by Congress on 4^th of July, 1776.
July 27	Korean War Veterans Day	National day to commemorate the Canadian veterans of the Korean War.
August 19	National Aviation Day	The day celebrates the history and advancements in the United States Aviation Industry. The date coincides with the birthday of one of Wrights brothers who made significant contributions to this field.
First Monday of September	Labor Day	Declared as the Public holiday in the United States, the day celebrates the role of American Labor force in strengthening the US economy.
September 11	Patriot Day	The day is observed in the United States to honor those who lost their lives in the September 11 attacks that occurred in 2001.
September 17	Constitution Day	The day commemorates the adoption of U.S. Constitution and those who have gained U.S. citizenship.
September 24	Gold Star Mothers Day	Observed in the honor of those who have lost their son or daughter while serving the US Armed forces.
October 8	Firefighters Memorial Day	The day designated to honor volunteer and career fallen fire fighters.
October 9	Columbus Day	Celebrates the day Christopher Columbus arrived in 1942.
October 27	Navy Day	The day is observed to celebrate the naval forces of the United States.
November 11	Veterans Day	The day honors the military veterans who have served the United States armed forces.
November 23	Thanksgiving Day	The day started as a day to give thanks for the blessing of harvest and to give thanks for the preceding year.
December 7	National Pearl Harbor Remembrance	The day is observed in the honor of 2,403 US Citizens who died in the surprise attack by Japanese army on Pearl Harbor.
December 25	Christmas Day	Celebrated by millions of people around the globe, Christmas day celebrates the birthday of Jesus Christ.

All election days, state birthdays & holidays along with any other days designed by the President or the governor of the state.

Conclusion

The calendar is filled with US holidays and events to celebrate the honor and heritage of this land of the free. Let’s celebrate the spirit and history of our nation and pay particular attention to flag flying etiquette on all flag flying days.

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American Flag Flying Etiquette and Flag Flying Days