In compliance with:Public Law 829 (77th Congress) Sec. 4(a): "The flag should never be displayed with the union down save as a signal of dire distress."
And:
Title 36 U.S. Code §176(a)* (a) The flag should never be displayed with the union down, except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property.
On December 22, 1942, Public Law 829 (77th Congress, 2nd Session) was approved, giving official sanction to most of the provisions of The Flag Code. This Public Law established The Flag Code in Title 36, United States Code, Chapter 10, Sections 173-178.
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