Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 177, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 August 1917 — Where Flag Flies. [ARTICLE]

Where Flag Flies.

The United States flag always Is hoisted over the senate or house of representatives when in session. The flag floats from a flagstaff on the White House while the president is In Washington and its absence indicates the absence of the president from the capital. It is displayed over the department buildings in Washington from 9 o’clock a. m. to 4:30 p. m. every week day. At all military posts and It is hoisted at sunrise and lowered at sunset with appropriate ceremony* Army and navy regulations direct that “The Star-Spangled Banner” be played by the band at the hoisting and lowering of the flag. • ...