It is the Soldier

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It is the Soldier
It is the Soldier,not the reporter who has given
us freedom of press   It is the Soldier, not the
poet who has given us freedom of speech   It is
the Soldier, not the campus organizer who gives
us freedom to demonstrate   It is the Soldier who
salutes the flag,who serves beneath the
flag,and whose coffin is draped by the flag,who
allows the protester to burn the flag. -Father
Dennis Edward O'Brien
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The Flag

• History
• Courtesies rendered during ceremonies conducted
  indoors. 
• Courtesies rendered during ceremonies conducted
  outdoors.
• Disposal of the American flag. 
• Folding of the American flag.

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History and Evolution

• Betsy Ross sews flag May, 1776
• Declaration of Independence July 4, 1776
• Continental Congress approves flag of thirteen
  stripes and stars on June 14, 1777
• Contemporary 50-star flag 1960

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Ceremony Behavior- Indoors

• When national Anthem is played
• Stand at attention.
• Face the flag (or music if flag not visible).
• Salute only if wearing a cover (which would mean
  you are bearing a weapon).

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Ceremony BehaviorOutdoors

• When national Anthem is playedStand at
  attention and face the flag (or music if flag not
  visible) until flag is folded.In uniform-
  Render salute on first note of music until last
  note. In civilian clothes- Substitute salute
  with right hand over heart.Male - removes hat
  and holds in right hand over heart.Female - does
  not need to remove hat.

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Ceremony Behavior- Outdoors 

• Un-cased (flying free) or folded flag passes by
  you
• Stand at attention.
• Face front.
• Render appropriate salute six paces before flag
  is even with you and held until flag has passed
  six paces beyond you.
• Flag on a stationary flag staff.Not Saluted.

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Ceremony Behavior- Disposal

• When flag is worn out, it should be destroyed by
  first cutting the blue field from the flag, then
  cremating the two pieces. This ceremony should
  be performed with respect and feeling.

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Folding the Flag
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Questions?

• History
• Courtesies during ceremonies conducted indoors. 
• Courtesies during ceremonies conducted outdoors.
• Disposal of the American flag. 
• Folding of the American flag