Five Things to Know Before Flying the Stars and Stripes This Fourth of July

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Here are 5 things you should know before flying the Stars and Stripes this Fourth of July.

Keep your flag inside during bad weather, unless you have an all-weather flag. If you’re displaying your flag at night, be sure it’s properly illuminated. Don’t let your flag touch anything below it or rest on the ground. Store your flag dry and folded intro a triangle, with the union (the blue section) visible. If the flag is damaged or worn out, dispose of it with dignity. You can wear clothing displaying the flag as long as it’s not made from an actual flag. Keep that hat and shirt on!

And did you know that many dry cleaners will clean American flags for free during the summer?

Learn more about the flag and its history. Download USAGov’s FREE infographic at USA.gov, forward slash flag.

Happy Fourth of July!

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