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U.S. Flag Etiquette The American flag always takes precedence  when flown with other flags within the United States. It should never be flown lower  or be smaller  than another flag in a display. Other national flags  may be flown at equal height and size, but never higher or larger. If equal-height display is not possible, it's best not to display multiple national flags together. An illustration of proper flag display Additional Etiquette Guidelines: It is acceptable to fly

The Effects Of The Tariffs On Aluminum Have Hit The Flagpoles And Their Pricing.   I'm Still Waiting To Hear About The Raw Materials Used To Make The US, State & Military Flags.  ​ Although All Products Are Produced And Manufactured Here In The USA, ALL Of The Manufacturers For Our Flag & Flagpole Products Rely On RAW MATERIALS From Other Countries To Produce Our Flags & Flagpoles. This effects production and availability. ​ Our Solar Lights Are Assembled In The USA, However,

The tariffs affect ALL RAW MATERIALS that come into this country. In 2018, My cost of flags, flagpoles, and components all went up six times as a result of the Tariffs implemented at that time ​ The following was the first notice I've received from one of my vendors. I expect I'll be getting notices from them all: ​ "SPECIAL ALERT! – US TARIFFS. US hikes Section 232 Tariff to 25% on all countries, no exemptions President Trump has signed executive orders increasing US Section

During hurricane season (June - November): ​ 1. Remove All Flags from your flagpole before a storm hits. This includes Tropical Storms, which can also have a high impact on your flags and flagpole. ​ 2. If you have one of our BATES Brand Flagpoles, your flagpole can be taken out of its ground sleeve and laid down on the ground during the storm to prevent any damage and then returned to its sleeve when the storm is over.   (You can also take our BATES Brand flagpoles with you

All flagpoles require regular maintenance to ensure safe operation and extend their lifespan. From worn halyards and flag snaps to pulley issues or worn bearings in the truck assembly—small problems can quickly become costly repairs if left unaddressed. Halyard replacement  is the most common maintenance service we perform. To avoid the added expense of using a bucket lift, it’s best to replace your halyard at the first sign of wear— before  it breaks and detaches from the tr

Flying the Flag at Half-Staff When flying the American flag at half-staff, it should first be hoisted briskly to the peak, then slowly lowered to the half-staff position. Before being taken down for the day, the flag should again be raised to the peak and then lowered. Designated Days for Half-Staff Observance: May 15  – Peace Officers Memorial Day Last Monday in May  – Memorial Day ( half-staff until noon only, then raised to full-staff ) July 27  – Korean War Veterans Armis

FLAG FLYING DAYS HOLIDAY DATE HALF-STAFF New Year's Day January 1, 2025 Martin Luther King's Day January 20, 2025 Lincoln's Birthday February 12, 2025 Presidents Day February 17, 2025 Washington's Birthday February 22, 2025 National Vietnam War Veterans Day March 29, 2025 Army Day April 6, 2025 National Former POW Recognition Day April 9, 2025 Easter Sunday April 20, 2025 Patriots' Day April 21, 2025 Fallen Firefighters Day May 4, 2025 ✔️ VE Day May 8, 2025 Mother's Day May 1