The flag is one of our country 's most important symbols , so we should treat it with respect . 1923 was a very bad year for the US and many people were upset about how things had turned out in their lives. The rules are just that : advisory . However , the code goes on to say that the flag should especially ( emphasis added ) be displayed on the following days : New Year 's Day , Inauguration Day , Martin Luther King , There is no penalty for breaking the flag code .
The flag is one of our country 's most important symbols , so we should treat it with respect . 1923 was a very bad year for the US and many people were upset about how things had turned out in their lives. The rules are just that : advisory . There is no penalty for breaking the flag code .