2006-09-28 18:29:18 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
It is an issue of respect for the flag, and is codified in 36 U.S.C. 173-178, also known as the US Flag Code. The pertinent section is here:
§174. Time and occasions for display:
(a) Display on buildings and stationary flagstaffs in open; night display:
It is the universal custom to display the flag only from sunrise to sunset on buildings and on stationary flagstaffs in the open. However, when a patriotic effect is desired, the flag may be displayed twenty-four hours a day if properly illuminated during the hours of darkness.
2006-09-28 19:39:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it is a respect issue. I always think it is neat to see the flag lit up at night. It makes me remember what it stands for! Too many people do not respect the flag anymore.
2006-09-28 18:32:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I have an answer. It may not be the correct answer that I learned in school but it is the one important to me.
The American flag should be illuminated at night as a show of respect to our country and as respect to all whom have fought and or died for our country.
Thank you
2006-09-28 18:33:46 · answer #3 · answered by pj_gal 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its a flag respect rule thing, like the flag should never touch the ground.. etc
2006-09-28 19:19:12 · answer #4 · answered by Shadowfox 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it gives proof through the night
that the flag is still there.
2006-09-28 18:32:04 · answer #5 · answered by zedling 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i just wanted 2 pts, but i agree w/ the first comment - chessey yes; but there's probably some sort of symbolism like that, that i dont feel like looking up.
2006-09-28 18:35:56 · answer #6 · answered by kujigafy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋