Stuart and I are proud to live in the historic village of Farmington, settled in 1640. American flags hang on the street poles along Main Street from May until September, and we hang ours over the front door at Fox Hall most of the year.
November 5th, 2024 is Election Day!
In 1789, the first presidential election took place, and George Washington was elected President of the United States. Voting is an extraordinary privilege in the United States. Since 1776, we Americans have celebrated a “star-spangled,” Independence Day in America. Now, more than ever, we need to vote. Let’s celebrate America with extra vigor. Perhaps we will all be inspired to proudly display an American flag to honor our great country and our right to vote. Flying a flag, the emblem of our identity as a sovereign nation, honors our great country.
The protocol for hanging a flag:
-When a flag is projected out from a building on a pole, the Union (the blue background with 50 stars to commemorate our states) should be at the top and in front of the pole…you know this!
-Where does the Union go if you hang the American flag vertically on a wall? It is placed at the top and should be to the observer’s left!
The protocol for a flag displayed on a flagpole at night:
-A flag should be lit up if displayed outside at night. (I confess, the floodlight for our flag, which hangs over the front door at Fox Hall, is on a timer, which turns off at midnight!)
The protocol for when a flag is being hoisted up a flagpole:
-Spectators not in military uniform should face the flag and place their right hand over their hearts.
-If a gentleman is wearing a hat, it is removed and held in his hand over his heart.
-Military spectators in uniform should render the military salute.
-Members of the armed forces and veterans who are present but not in uniform may give the military salute.
My father served in the U.S. Army. He taught me to respect our flag and appreciate our voting privileges as Americans. Stuart and I have traditionally brought our children when we voted, even as babies in baskets! In our historic village of Farmington, aka “Charmington,” flags are hung on alternating street poles along Main Street. This admirable patriotic display constantly reminds us of our freedom as a democratic nation.
Happy Election Day!
God Bless America!
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