History and Symbolism of the American Flag Originating from the American Revolution, the American flag carries a rich history ...

Military Leadership students from Twin Falls High School demonstrated how to handle the American flag at a ceremony at Bridge ...

The American flag should always be treated with respect — never allowed to touch the ground, flown only from sunrise to sunset (unless properly illuminated at night), and never used as clothing ...

The American Legion has played an important role in establishing the standards of flag etiquette since before the passing of the first national codes in 1923, and has worked diligently to uphold ...

American Legion Post 112 in Pearl held the dignified ceremony on Saturday morning to incinerate 100 old donated American flags. Burning the flag is part of the official etiquette for destroying ...

The American flag has been a part of our country since the 1700s, and with the 4th of July tomorrow, there will be plenty of flags being waved. The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) is highlighting ...

COLUMBUS – Some things about properly handling the U.S. flag are obvious, instilled as lessons since childhood. Never let the flag touch the ground. Say the Pledge of Allegiance with your right ...

TWIN FALLS, Idaho • Local veterans say the most common mistreatment of the U.S. flag is flying it while dirty or frayed, but the flag is mishandled in plenty of ...

With more and more people flying or displaying the American flag, here's a reminder of how to handle it properly: * The flag should be raised briskly and lowered slowly and ceremoniously ...