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How To Have Many People Sign a Letter?
I was wondering if you could help me with a protocol question. My organization is preparing a letter to The President that will have 30-40 (rather eminent/famous) signatories. Were we to include the...
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What is the DV Code of the First Lady?
Do you know if the First Lady carries a DV Code? If so, where can I find this in print? I tried to Google this information and of course I was directed to your book “Honor & Respect” which I will...
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What is the Precedence in the Introduction Of Officers: Active Duty vs. Retired?
Just a quick question in regards to military order of precedence, I understand that the retired officer follows the active duty officer of the same rank, but for introductions for a retirement ceremony...
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Can I Fly the Flag at a Wedding?
I am planning my daughter, Alexis’, wedding and need your help. Alexis and Keith are being married in a local church, not on a military base. Is it appropriate to have the United States Flag hanging in...
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Is the National Anthem Played for The First Lady?
Is it proper (or required) to play the National Anthem at an event where Mrs. Obama is speaking? Is it a good idea to? Does it make the event become more formal by adding the National Anthem to the...
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May a Little American Flag Be Placed on a Civilian’s Grave?
Is it improper for someone to put a little flag (appropriately displayed) on a civilian’s grave? … like the flags that are put on the military graves on Memorial Day? We have a gentleman in our town...
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How to List & Order – Current & Former Senators? (What is the Precedence of...
We have an upcoming event next week at which both of our current U. S. Senators will be speaking as will one of our former U. S. Senators, a long-serving senator who retired last year. What is the...
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Who Should Salute a Flag in Civilian Clothes?
I’ve seen people in civilian clothes saluting, but I thought the rule was only the military saluted. Can a regular civilians salute the flag? – Dwight Roland Dear Mr. Roland: #1: Armed Services...
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Can The Flag Be Draped Over a Civilian’s Coffin?
At our school’s classes we cover how to fold the American flag, its proper uses, and proper display. When we addressed the issue of how it is draped on a coffin, I had the question: Is it only used for...
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Can I fly Our Company Flag Alone? Or Must I Fly the American Flag too?
My company has a single flagpole in front of its building. Can we fly our company flag alone, or do we have to fly the American flag too? — David Musgrave Dear Mr. Musgrave: You...
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