The rules for handling and displaying the U.S. Flag are defined by a law known as the U.S. Flag Code. We have excerpted the federal regulations here without any changes so you can find the facts here.

This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Your July 4th decorations likely violate US flag code. How to properly care for the flag ...

It's an honor that indicates that the country or a state is in mourning. The U.S. flag code lays out parameters for lowering the U.S. flag to half-staff, including a 30-day period for current or ...

Is damaging, defacing the U.S. flag illegal in Ohio? As stated in the Ohio Revised Code, purposefully defacing, damaging, polluting or physically mistreating the U.S. flag could be charged as a ...

The U.S. Flag Code is not legally enforceable, but adherence to it is considered a sign of patriotism and respect. The code formalizes and unifies the traditional ways in which we give respect to ...

If you are, congratulations! You're violating flag code. Chances are most Americans have violated United States Flag Code, with an uptick of infractions coming on the Fourth of July. The code ...