There are several statutes surrounding the right ways to showcase the American flag. You should show the flag in the ways that the lawmakers planned only. The banner of the United States feature 13 red and white stripes positioned alternately and there are fifty stars in all representing every state against the blue canton. Before, whenever a new state is added to the country, a new star is added to the banner. The new stars are introduced every Independence Day if there are new states. People who violate the laws on the proper making and display of the flags will be fined or imprisoned depending on the gravity of the offense.
When you show the flag in a public place, you always have to put it in a vertical manner. The union banner should face north when positioned on an east-west street. If the United States flag is featured with other flags from other places, it should always be at the rightmost. When displayed at half-staff, the flag must be positioned at the top position first then gradually taken to the middle of the pole.
The flags of America should feature the American banner first and it should also be the final one taken down at the end of the day. The US flag should be given credence over other flags. When it is placed on a sidewalk, the union must be raised first. Always exercise the rules and regulations properly and teach others about the best methods on presenting the flag. Give the banner the attention and respect it truly deserves.