"International usage forbids the display of the flag of one nation above that of any other with which it is at peace. When the flags of two or more nations are displayed, they should be on separate staffs, or on separate halyards of equal size and on the same level.
"The flag should never be raised or lowered by any mechanical appliance.
"When the national colors are passing on parade, or in review, the spectator should, if walking, halt, and if sitting, arise and stand at attention and uncover.
"When flags are used in unveiling a statute or monument they should not be allowed to fall to the ground, but should be carried aloft to wave out, forming a distinctive feature during the remainder of the ceremony.
"Where the national flag is displayed with State or other flags, it should be given the place of honor on the right. Its use should be confined as much as possible to its display upon the staff. Where used as a banner, the union should fly to the north in streets running east and west, and to the east in streets running north and south.
"Old, faded, or worn-out flags should not be used for banners or other secondary purposes.
"When no longer fit for display, the flag should be destroyed privately, preferably by burning or other methods lacking the suggestion of irreverence or disrespect.
"A flag or an ensign at half-mast is the universal sign of mourning. Before being placed at half-mast the flag must always be raised to the stop of the staff, and before it is lowered from half-mast it must likewise be hoisted to the top." 