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    Quote Originally Posted by Wire Wrat View Post
    In retrospect, if I were to visit Canada, would I be wrong to fly the U. S. flag in front of my trailer?
    From the "marine" perspective, your "ship" would be visiting Canada from the US and you should fly your US flag. Not that this is necessary for RVs, but you would be welcome to do it, in my opinion. I fly my Canadian flag when visiting the US and have never received a comment that I shouldn't do this.

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    Flying your country's flag is no problem so long as it is not flown higher than the US flag. Taking a knee as our National Anthem is being played is very disrespectful of our country and will not be tolerated

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    I am American and hubby is Canadian. We fly both flags side by side on a single pole. Not technically correct, but it seemed to be the least offensive option when we were discussing options with our friends in the infield.

    Friends who winter in Florida have a single flag that is half US and half Canada - they are bringing us one back this year.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Wire Wrat View Post
    In retrospect, if I were to visit Canada, would I be wrong to fly the U. S. flag in front of my trailer?
    We purchased a holder for 3 flags (smaller flags), we had a US flag and a Canadian flag, plus a California flag. The California flag was on the right (as you face the holder). The Canadian and US flags switched between the other two slots (whichever country we were in had the center point).

    I know, here in the US, we're probably a little more forgiving of other nation's flags being flown over someones RV (regardless of the law), but I'm not sure about other countries polices/laws on such things.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wire Wrat View Post
    In retrospect, if I were to visit Canada, would I be wrong to fly the U. S. flag in front of my trailer?
    There will be no problem in Canada - we are very welcoming people.


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    Flag Etiquette

    STANDARDS of RESPECT The Flag Code, which formalizes and unifies the traditional ways in which we give respect to the flag, also contains specific instructions on how the flag is not to be used. They are:

    • The flag should never be dipped to any person or thing. It is flown upside down only as a distress signal.
    • The flag should not be used as a drapery, or for covering a speakers desk, draping a platform, or for any decoration in general. Bunting of blue, white and red stripes is available for these purposes. The blue stripe of the bunting should be on the top.
    • The flag should never be used for any advertising purpose. It should not be embroidered, printed or otherwise impressed on such articles as cushions, handkerchiefs, napkins, boxes, or anything intended to be discarded after temporary use. Advertising signs should not be attached to the staff or halyard
    • The flag should not be used as part of a costume or athletic uniform, except that a flag patch may be used on the uniform of military personnel, fireman, policeman and members of patriotic organizations.
    • The flag should never have placed on it, or attached to it, any mark, insignia, letter, word, number, figure, or drawing of any kind.
    • The flag should never be used as a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying, or delivering anything.

    When the flag is lowered, no part of it should touch the ground or any other object; it should be received by waiting hands and arms. To store the flag it should be folded neatly and ceremoniously.
    The flag should be cleaned and mended when necessary.
    When a flag is so worn it is no longer fit to serve as a symbol of our country, it should be destroyed by burning in a dignified manner.

    Note: Most American Legion Posts regularly conduct a dignified flag burning ceremony, often on Flag Day, June 14th. Many Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops, and Girl Scout Troops retire flags regularly as well. Contact your local American Legion Hall or Scout Troop to inquire about the availability of this service.



    Displaying the Flag Outdoors When the flag is displayed from a staff projecting from a window, balcony, or a building, the union should be at the peak of the staff unless the flag is at half staff.
    When it is displayed from the same flagpole with another flag - of a state, community, society or Scout unit - the flag of the United States must always be at the top except that the church pennant may be flown above the flag during church services for Navy personnel when conducted by a Naval chaplain on a ship at sea.
    When the flag is displayed over a street, it should be hung vertically, with the union to the north or east. If the flag is suspended over a sidewalk, the flag's union should be farthest from the building.
    When flown with flags of states, communities, or societies on separate flag poles which are of the same height and in a straight line, the flag of the United States is always placed in the position of honor - to its own right.
    ..The other flags may be smaller but none may be larger.
    ..No other flag ever should be placed above it.
    ..The flag of the United States is always the first flag raised and the last to be lowered.
    When flown with the national banner of other countries, each flag must be displayed from a separate pole of the same height. Each flag should be the same size. They should be raised and lowered simultaneously. The flag of one nation may not be displayed above that of another nation.

    Raising and Lowering the Flag The flag should be raised briskly and lowered slowly and ceremoniously. Ordinarily it should be displayed only between sunrise and sunset. It should be illuminated if displayed at night.
    The flag of the United States of America is saluted as it is hoisted and lowered. The salute is held until the flag is unsnapped from the halyard or through the last note of music, whichever is the longest.

    Displaying the Flag Indoors When on display, the flag is accorded the place of honor, always positioned to its own right. Place it to the right of the speaker or staging area or sanctuary. Other flags should be to the left.
    The flag of the United States of America should be at the center and at the highest point of the group when a number of flags of states, localities, or societies are grouped for display.
    When one flag is used with the flag of the United States of America and the staffs are crossed, the flag of the United States is placed on its own right with its staff in front of the other flag.
    When displaying the flag against a wall, vertically or horizontally, the flag's union (stars) should be at the top, to the flag's own right, and to the observer's left.

    Parading and Saluting the Flag When carried in a procession, the flag should be to the right of the marchers. When other flags are carried, the flag of the United States may be centered in front of the others or carried to their right. When the flag passes in a procession, or when it is hoisted or lowered, all should face the flag and salute.

    The Salute To salute, all persons come to attention. Those in uniform give the appropriate formal salute. Citizens not in uniform salute by placing their right hand over the heart and men with head cover should remove it and hold it to left shoulder, hand over the heart. Members of organizations in formation salute upon command of the person in charge.
    The Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem The pledge of allegiance should be rendered by standing at attention, facing the flag, and saluting.
    When the national anthem is played or sung, citizens should stand at attention and salute at the first note and hold the salute through the last note. The salute is directed to the flag, if displayed, otherwise to the music.

    The Flag in Mourning To place the flag at half staff, hoist it to the peak for an instant and lower it to a position half way between the top and bottom of the staff. The flag is to be raised again to the peak for a moment before it is lowered. On Memorial Day the flag is displayed at half staff until noon and at full staff from noon to sunset.
    The flag is to be flown at half staff in mourning for designated, principal government leaders and upon presidential or gubernatorial order.
    When used to cover a casket, the flag should be placed with the union at the head and over the left shoulder. It should not be lowered into the grave.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CWSWine View Post
    Flag Etiquette

    STANDARDS of RESPECT The Flag Code, which formalizes and unifies the traditional ways in which we give respect to the flag, also contains specific instructions on how the flag is not to be used. They are:

    • The flag should never be dipped to any person or thing. It is flown upside down only as a distress signal.
    • The flag should not be used as a drapery, or for covering a speakers desk, draping a platform, or for any decoration in general. Bunting of blue, white and red stripes is available for these purposes. The blue stripe of the bunting should be on the top.
    • The flag should never be used for any advertising purpose. It should not be embroidered, printed or otherwise impressed on such articles as cushions, handkerchiefs, napkins, boxes, or anything intended to be discarded after temporary use. Advertising signs should not be attached to the staff or halyard
    • The flag should not be used as part of a costume or athletic uniform, except that a flag patch may be used on the uniform of military personnel, fireman, policeman and members of patriotic organizations.
    • The flag should never have placed on it, or attached to it, any mark, insignia, letter, word, number, figure, or drawing of any kind.
    • The flag should never be used as a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying, or delivering anything.

    When the flag is lowered, no part of it should touch the ground or any other object; it should be received by waiting hands and arms. To store the flag it should be folded neatly and ceremoniously.
    The flag should be cleaned and mended when necessary.
    When a flag is so worn it is no longer fit to serve as a symbol of our country, it should be destroyed by burning in a dignified manner.

    Note: Most American Legion Posts regularly conduct a dignified flag burning ceremony, often on Flag Day, June 14th. Many Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops, and Girl Scout Troops retire flags regularly as well. Contact your local American Legion Hall or Scout Troop to inquire about the availability of this service.



    Displaying the Flag Outdoors When the flag is displayed from a staff projecting from a window, balcony, or a building, the union should be at the peak of the staff unless the flag is at half staff.
    When it is displayed from the same flagpole with another flag - of a state, community, society or Scout unit - the flag of the United States must always be at the top except that the church pennant may be flown above the flag during church services for Navy personnel when conducted by a Naval chaplain on a ship at sea.
    When the flag is displayed over a street, it should be hung vertically, with the union to the north or east. If the flag is suspended over a sidewalk, the flag's union should be farthest from the building.
    When flown with flags of states, communities, or societies on separate flag poles which are of the same height and in a straight line, the flag of the United States is always placed in the position of honor - to its own right.
    ..The other flags may be smaller but none may be larger.
    ..No other flag ever should be placed above it.
    ..The flag of the United States is always the first flag raised and the last to be lowered.
    When flown with the national banner of other countries, each flag must be displayed from a separate pole of the same height. Each flag should be the same size. They should be raised and lowered simultaneously. The flag of one nation may not be displayed above that of another nation.

    Raising and Lowering the Flag The flag should be raised briskly and lowered slowly and ceremoniously. Ordinarily it should be displayed only between sunrise and sunset. It should be illuminated if displayed at night.
    The flag of the United States of America is saluted as it is hoisted and lowered. The salute is held until the flag is unsnapped from the halyard or through the last note of music, whichever is the longest.

    Displaying the Flag Indoors When on display, the flag is accorded the place of honor, always positioned to its own right. Place it to the right of the speaker or staging area or sanctuary. Other flags should be to the left.
    The flag of the United States of America should be at the center and at the highest point of the group when a number of flags of states, localities, or societies are grouped for display.
    When one flag is used with the flag of the United States of America and the staffs are crossed, the flag of the United States is placed on its own right with its staff in front of the other flag.
    When displaying the flag against a wall, vertically or horizontally, the flag's union (stars) should be at the top, to the flag's own right, and to the observer's left.

    Parading and Saluting the Flag When carried in a procession, the flag should be to the right of the marchers. When other flags are carried, the flag of the United States may be centered in front of the others or carried to their right. When the flag passes in a procession, or when it is hoisted or lowered, all should face the flag and salute.

    The Salute To salute, all persons come to attention. Those in uniform give the appropriate formal salute. Citizens not in uniform salute by placing their right hand over the heart and men with head cover should remove it and hold it to left shoulder, hand over the heart. Members of organizations in formation salute upon command of the person in charge.
    The Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem The pledge of allegiance should be rendered by standing at attention, facing the flag, and saluting.
    When the national anthem is played or sung, citizens should stand at attention and salute at the first note and hold the salute through the last note. The salute is directed to the flag, if displayed, otherwise to the music.

    The Flag in Mourning To place the flag at half staff, hoist it to the peak for an instant and lower it to a position half way between the top and bottom of the staff. The flag is to be raised again to the peak for a moment before it is lowered. On Memorial Day the flag is displayed at half staff until noon and at full staff from noon to sunset.
    The flag is to be flown at half staff in mourning for designated, principal government leaders and upon presidential or gubernatorial order.
    When used to cover a casket, the flag should be placed with the union at the head and over the left shoulder. It should not be lowered into the grave.

    http://www.usflag.org/flagetiquette.html
    That page was last updated in 2005 and there have been several changes since then.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SouthTX View Post
    That page was last updated in 2005 and there have been several changes since then.
    What are the changes?
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    We spend the winter at Sunbeam Lake RV Resort near El Centro, CA. It is about 70% Canadian. These folks are wonderful! Very active and they love to party. Most display both Canadian and American flags. We have Can-Am days and lots of friendly competition and a street dance at the end. Park pays for the goodies and music. Lots of beer and good times flow. We have never meet anyone that was upset by any flag flown.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chad1383 View Post
    So I plan on buying a flag pole and flying the Canadian flag stateside. Personally I think it’s a privilege to be able to travel within my neighbour to the souths borders. I don’t wanna be on the wrong side of disrespecting anyone. Can anyone advise if I would be okay if I chose to fly both my Canadian flag and the US flag, I was however planning to fly the US flag higher than my home flag out of respect and I believe I read your flag laws that state that no foreign flag should fly higher. I was also planning on two flag poles, as I don’t think anyones flag should share the same pole.

    Thanks,

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    If different heights then yes, the US flag must be higher. If the same height the US flag must be in the place of honor (to the right). Since "right" is a matter of perspective, think of a person on a stage addressing the audience. If the flag is behind the speaker it will be to the speaker's right. The Canadian flag will be to the speaker's left.

    I think you'd be just fine flying the Canadian flag by itself. If you choose to fly the US flag, too, just be certain to follow the protocols. If you mess something up don't worry--someone like me will (gently) prompt you to fix the display.

    Now if you dare to fly a Georgia Bulldog or Alabama flag (college football teams) in the panhandle of Florida...all bets are off. (Just kidding. Maybe.)
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