2006-08-18 12:47:40 · 9 answers · asked by happycu2 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Yes, so long as you treat it with the proper respect.
2006-08-18 12:54:12 · answer #1 · answered by S.A.M. Gunner 7212 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is prefereable to keep it clean, but dry cleaning may be a bit much. There is a website that documents the flag code of the US, and recommends warm, soapy water, if that doesn't work, you might find someone that does specialty cleaning. A dry cleaner's may be able to help you develop the right cleaning technique, or a company such as servpro which specializes in water and fire cleanup in houses.
In the event that the flag is "unserviceable", you can take it to the Boy/Girl Scouts of America, or any of the fraternal/military lodges. They will know the proper method of respectfully destroying a flag that is beyond salvage.
2006-08-19 00:21:19 · answer #2 · answered by The_moondog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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 the United States, it should be destroyed in a dignified manner, preferably by burning. Most American Legion Posts regularly conduct a dignified flag burning ceremony, often on Flag Day, June 14.
2006-08-18 14:01:08 · answer #3 · answered by Matt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Arlington National Cemetery
Administrative Building
Arlington, Virginia 22211
Telephone:
703-607-8585 - Interment Services Branch 0730 - 1530 (Monday-Friday) Saturday 0900-1230
703-607-8000 Visitor Information Center
2006-08-18 16:54:43 · answer #4 · answered by Sabot7 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is a display of respect to keep the flag clean.
2006-08-18 12:53:52 · answer #5 · answered by Silvana 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! You never wash a flag. When it is too ratty, dirty, etc to display, and represent our great country, take it to the Boy/Girl Scouts of America so it will be disposed of properly and with respect. Then get a new one.
2006-08-18 12:57:37 · answer #6 · answered by songbird092962 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most Veteran "VFW" halls have the personnel to give the correct protocol for treatment of the U.S. flag.
2006-08-18 13:03:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2006-08-18 13:38:36 · answer #8 · answered by JAMES11A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You must burn it when it wears.
2006-08-18 12:54:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋