<Li> When a flag is so tattered that it no longer fits to serve as a symbol of the United States, it should be destroyed in a dignified manner, preferably by burning . The Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of the USA, the military and other organizations regularly conduct dignified flag - burning ceremonies . </Li> <Li> No part of the flag should ever be used as a costume or athletic uniform . However, a flag patch may be affixed to the uniform of military personnel, firemen, policemen, and members of patriotic organizations . The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing . Therefore, the lapel flag pin being a replica, should be worn on the left lapel near the heart . </Li> <Li> The flag should never touch anything beneath it . Contrary to an urban legend, the flag code does not state that a flag that touches the ground should be burned . Instead, it is considered disrespectful and the flag in question should be moved in such a manner that it is no longer touching the ground . </Li> <Li> The flag should always be permitted to fall freely . (An exception was made during the Apollo moon landings when the flag hung from a vertical pole designed with an extensible horizontal bar, allowing full display even in the absence of an atmosphere .) </Li>

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