Flag etiquette mistake: You carry the flag horizontally ... to the right of the flag of the United States of America." ...

The President of the United States has the authority to require flags to be flown at half staff to honor important people on their death or to show respect by marking important dates such as Sept. 11.

This is not merely a matter of good flag etiquette but proper communication ... Not all history of the United States is to be proud of, but we should remain aware of all of it.