In order to show proper respect for the flag the following rule should be observed:
It should not be hoisted before sunrise nor allowed to remain up after sunset
At "retreat," sunset, civilian spectators should stand at attention and give the military salute.
When the national colors are passing on parade or review, the spectators should, if walking, halt, sad if sitting, rise and stand at attention and uncover.
When the flag is flown at half staff as a sign of mourning it should be hoisted to full staff at the conclusion of the funeral. In placing the flag at half mast, it should first be hoisted to the top of the staff and lowered to position, and preliminary to lowering from half staff it should first be raised to top.
On Memorial Day, May 30th, the flag should fly at half mast from sunrise until noon, and full staff from noon to sunset.
(Taken from the "Sons of the Revolution," state of New York.)
The Scout's Pledge to the Flag
"I pledge, allegiance to my flag and to the republic for which it stands; one nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for all"
Congress
The Congress of the Unit ed States is its law-making body, and is composed of the Senate and House of Representatives. Senators are elected for six years, two from each state; representatives for two years, each state being represented in proportion to its population. The Vice-president of the United States is the president of the Senate, and the presiding officer of the House of Representatives is chosen by the members from their number; he is called the speaker. The salary of the senators and representatives is $7,500 a year and 20 cents per mile is allowed for traveling to and from Washington. The speaker's salary is $12,000 a year.
The President
The President is elected for a term of four years. He lives during his term of office at the White House, where presidential receptions and social affairs of state are held. The President's offices are connected with the White House. Here he receives his callers and here the meetings of his Cabinet are held. The salary of the President is $75,000, a year.
The Cabinet
The members of the Cabinet are the officers and heads of the several departments of the administrative government.
