Raising and Lowering

A national flag is raised first and lowered last when flown or displayed on its own soil, unless the number of flags and persons allows the simultaneous raising and lowering of all flags. A flag is raised quickly and lowered in a slower, ceremonial manner.

If a flag is lowered to 'taps' or a National Anthem, al those present pay respect or salute as the case may be, until the flag is detached from the flagpole or the ceremonial music ends, whichever is last.

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