“What is the rule for ‘retreat’ at sunset?”
“Civilian spectators must stand at attintion and uncover while the band plays ‘The Star Spangled Banner’; military spectators must stand at attintion and give the army salute.”
“When the national colors are passing on parade or in review?”
“The spectators if walking should halt, and, if sitting rise, uncover and stand at attintion.”
“You know that a flag is flown at half-mast as a sign of mourning: what should be done at the close of the funeral?”
“The flag should be hoisted to full staff.”
“How should a flag be placed at half-mast?”
“It should be hoisted first to the top of the staff and then lowered to position, and before lowering from half-staff, it should be first lifted to the top.”
“We have a beautiful custom of observing Memorial Day on May 30 each year. What is the law for displaying the flag throughout that day?”
“The same should fly at half-mast from sunrise to noon, and at full staff from noon till sunset.”