the reason why we have to light the American flag is because people who comes from Another Country has to know what flag we represent and also because our flags mean different things and we need to respect our flag at all times.
Have lights shining up at it
If a flag is flown at night, it must be illuminated by a light. This is to ensure that the flag remains visible and in compliance with proper flag etiquette.
There is not a set height that the American Flag needs to be flown at, but it does need to be flown at the top of the flagpole. If other flags, such as State or POW/MIA, are flown around the American flag then the American flag needs to be flown above the other flags.
THE US FLAG CAN BE FLOWN DURING THE DAY, ANYTIME. THE FLAG CAN ONLY BE FLOWN AT NIGHT IF IT IS PROPERLY LIGHTED.
Lighted
Lighted
NO. as approved by congress "NO STATE FLAG" shall be flown above the American Flag.
All Day. It can be flown at night if a light is shined on it.
Lighted
Any flag flown upside down is a signal of distress.
The U.S. flag should be flown from dawn to dusk. If flown at night, it is to be illuminated.
If the U.S. flag is flown after dark, it should be lighted.