The American flag and the color guards who present it are familiar sights at parades, sporting events, and civic ceremonies. We stand, place our hands over our hearts, and watch these symbols of national pride with a sense of solemn respect. Yet, the official protocols and history governing these traditions are far more detailed and often counter-intuitive than most people realize.
Professor Flag’s Portable Training Flagpole
DeVaughn Simper, America’s Vexillologist and Professor Flag on social media developed a superb device for training for the Flag Detail. Materials Using a JBL Speaker Tripod, 25′ sectional flagpole, and sandbags the cost of new materials is approximately $250. Flagpole Types Below, you can see the difference in flagpoles. You want a sectional pole, not a telescoping. Assembly Instructions
Handling the Flag
There are proper ways to handle a flag. This article goes over several proper techniques and shows some that are less than desirable and even inappropriate.
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