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The United States Flag Code establishes advisory rules for display and care of the American Flag . It is United States Code , Title 4, Chapter 1.


HISTORY

Prior to Flag Day , June 14 , 1923 , the federal or state had no official guidelines governing the display of the United States 's flag.

On June 14 , 1923 , the National Flag Code was constructed by representatives of the Army , Navy , and other groups.

On December 22 , 1942 , the Code became Public Law 77-826; chapter 806. Little had changed with in the code since the Flag Day 1924 Conference.


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