On Flag Day, June 14, 1923, representatives of over 68 organizations met in Washington for a conference, called by and conducted under the auspices of the National Americanism Commission of The American Legion, to draft an authentic code of flag etiquette. The code drafted by that conference was printed by the national organization of The American Legion and given nation-wide distribution. Millions of copies have been placed in the hands interested citizens since 1923-24. The 77th Congress of the United States (Second Session) passed Public Law 623, which is a codification of the Flag Code. This law was late amended, and the Flag Code has now been changed to comply with the law. Since the original Flag Conferences, in 1923-24, the code has been adopted for use by 45 other organizations. American Legion Posts should bring the rules and diagrams contained in this revised edition of the code to the attentions of schools and citizens generally.

To obtain a copy of the Flag Code, contact The American Legion - Department of Illinois.

The American Legion – Department of Illinois
2720 E. Lincoln Street
Bloomington, IL 61704
309-663-0361