Can civilians fly the POW MIA flag?
Civilians are free to fly the POW/MIA flag whenever they wish, and it is commonly flown in front of police stations, fire stations and veterans’ organizations across the United States. Flag Day—June 14. Independence Day—July 4. National POW/MIA Recognition Day—Third Friday in September.
What does the POW MIA flag stand for?
The League’s POW/MIA flag is the only flag ever displayed in the US Capitol Rotunda where it stands as a powerful symbol of America’s determination to account for US personnel still missing and unaccounted-for from the Vietnam War.
Why do post offices have POW flags?
The POW-MIA flag was created during the Vietnam War by the National League of Families of American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia. USPS has updated its Administrative Support Manual, which explains the organization’s guidelines on flag display and maintenance, to reflect the new requirements.
What is the black flag over the White House?
National League of Families POW/MIA Flag
| Adopted | 1972 |
| Design | A silhouette of a prisoner of war (POW) before a guard tower and barbed wire in white on a black field. “POW/MIA” appears above the silhouette and the words “You Are Not Forgotten” appear below in white on the black field. “MIA” stands for “missing in action.” |
What are the rules for flying a POW flag?
The POW/MIA flag should be flown on the flagstaff to the right (the viewer’s left) of the United States flag. State and other flags should be flown from the third flagstaff, unless otherwise stipulated by your state flag code.
How do you retire a POW MIA flag?
The United States Code stipulates, “When a U.S. flag is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, it should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.”
How do you display the POW MIA flag?
Why is the POW flag flying today?
Today the POW/MIA flag is flying from atop the White House in commemoration of National Former POW Recognition Day. This follows repeated calls by Pappas for President Trump to follow the law he introduced and to fly the POW/MIA flag on top of the White House.
What is the only US post office that does not fly the American flag?
Franklin Post Office
It is the only post office in the nation that does not fly an American flag, the only one that does not have a ZIP code. The B. Free Franklin Post Office also is the only one named after a signature and with clerks who wear Colonial-style clothing.
What is the No Quarter flag?
If a ship refused to surrender, they risked the wrath of the Pirate ship’s crew. Once a battle began the Jolly Roger was lowered and replaced with a “No Quarter” flag signifying that the Pirates would now take no prisoners and give no quarter to their enemy.