The Flag of the USA cODE |
The flag should be displayed, from sunrise to sunset, on all days when the weather permits. It may be displayed twenty-four hours per day if properly illuminated during the hours of darkness. Additionally, the flag may be flown on days as may be proclaimed by the President of the United States; the birthdays of States (date of admission); and especially on state holidays.
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New Year's Day --- January 1
Inauguration Day --- January 20 Martin Luther King's Birthday --- 3rd Monday in January Lincoln's Birthday --- February 12 President’s Day --- 3rd Monday in February Washington's Birthday --- 3rd Monday in February Easter Sunday --- Variable National Day of Prayer --- 1st Thursday in May Mother's Day --- 2nd Sunday in May Armed Forces Day --- 3rd Saturday in May Memorial Day (half-staff until noon) --- Last Monday in May Flag Day --- June 14 Father’s Day --- 2nd Sunday in June Independence Day --- July 4th --- July 4 Labor Day --- 1st Monday in September Patriot Day, September 11 Constitution Day --- September 17 Columbus Day, October 12th --- 2nd Monday in October Navy Day --- October 27 Veterans Day --- November 11 Thanksgiving Day --- 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day --- December 25 Election Days --- Announced |
The Texas Flag Code |
The Texas Flag Code assigns the following symbolism to the colors of the Texas flag: blue stands for loyalty, white for purity, and red for bravery. The code also states that single (lone)star "represents ALL of Texas and stands for our unity as one for God, State, and Country."
The Texas flag is known as the "Lone Star Flag" (giving rise to the state's nickname "The Lone Star State"). The current design of the flag was introduced to the Congress of the Republic of Texas on December 28, 1838, by Senator William H. Wharton, was adopted on January 25, 1839, and eventually became the current state flag. The flag, flown at homes and businesses statewide, is highly popular among Texans and is treated with a great degree of reverence and esteem within Texas. When displayed vertically, the blue stripe should be at top and, from the perspective of an observer, the white stripe should be to the left of the red stripe. |
Flag of the Colonial Dames XVII Century |
The colors of the National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century are blue and gold. Its first flag was presented in 1952 at the annual Conference by Mrs. Raymond D. McCart, Honorary President Vice General, and described by her as having a "seventeenth century colonial dame garbed in blue of the Universe and gold of the sun." It should be displayed at official Colonial Dames XVII Century events.
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