Clarence,

The U. S. Flag Code is rather complex.

When hung, the Union is to be to the North or to the East.  If hung just for 
viewing, the Union is to be to the viewer's right.  Thus, on the port side 
(left side) of an aircraft, the Union should be towards the tail, while on 
the starboard side (right side) of the plane, the Union should be towards the 
nose of the plane.

Even more complicated is the display of the flag on a stage.  If there is a 
speaker or a group of people on the stage, the flag is to be to the speaker's 
right;  if there is no speaker, such as in a movie theater, the flag should 
be to the audience's right.

When displayed with flags of other countries, the U. S. Flag should either be 
at the center (for an odd number of flags) or to the right of all other flags.

When paraded, the U.S. Flag is marched to the right of a unit flag.

HTH

Roger Turk
Tucson, Arizona  USA

Clarence Verge wrote:

. > Hi Sam;
. > This reference makes no mention of a possible meaning for the image of
. > the flag displayed backwards. i.e. union to the top right.

. > I was hoping you might have some insight in this area.

. > -  Clarence Verge.
. > -- Using Arachne 1.66 on DSL.

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