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Dignified disposal of unserviceable flags

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Flag presentation

1. Open the ceremc>ny with a chairman c)r master of ceremonies calling the gathering to order and
briefly outlining the purpose of the meet`ng.

2. "Let us stanc] as (pc>st chaplain or local minister) pronounces the invocation."

3. A reading of wilbur D. Nesbit`s"Your Flag and My Flag."The chairman lntrc)duces the person who wHl
give the reading, Note: Check the Internet or a public library for other appropriate verses celebrating the
flag.

4. The chairman or designated person explains the purpose of the presentation, and introduces the
organization or person presenting the flag as well as the organlzation or individual to whom the flag is to
be presented.

5. The person presen{ing the flag should have it ready, Be sure the flag has been properly folded in the
form of a colonial hat with only the blue field and stars showing (see page 69). The person who is to
receive the flag is called from the front of the audience, and after a few words by the presenter, receives
the flag.

6. The person receiving the flag makes an acceptance speech.

7 The Pledge of ^llegiancc-should be recited by everyone present. (Legionnaires will remove their caps`)
8. Mass singing of "The Star-Spangled Banner,'"America,"or other appropriate patriotic song.

9. Benediction.

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