AMERICANISM

Proper flag etiquette
VFW posts across the nation promote displaying proper respect for our nation's flag. Many people do not know that it is not simply good manners to show respect for the flag, it is federal law. The statute that was signed into law in 1923 is commonly referred to as the "US Flag Code. To read the provisions including what civilians should do during the playing of the national anthem, click on the flag below.