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Etiquette & Protocol
The American flag (USA.gov)
Flag-Lowering Orders (WI Dept. of Military Affairs)
Lists recent orders from the President of the United States and Governor of Wisconsin.
Our Flag: Use and Customs (U.S. Government Printing Office)
Office of the Chief of Protocol
Protocol for the Modern Diplomat (U.S. Dept. of State)
The United States flag: federal law relating to display and associated questions (Congressional Research Service report, 2008)
Wisconsin Office of the Governor Executive Orders
Executive orders may be issued regarding the display of flags.
WI Statutes. s. 1.08 "State Flag"
WI Statutes: s. 1.14 "Display of Flag at Public Buildings, Structures, and Facilities"
WI Statutes: s. 5.35(1) Polling Place Requirements: National Flag
WI Statutes: s. 84.04(4) POW/MIA Flags at Rest Areas
WI Statutes: s. 118.06 "Flag, Pledge of Allegiance, and National Anthem"
WI Statutes: s. 946.06 "Improper Use of the Flag"
WI Statutes: s. 947.07 "Causing Violence or Breach of the Peace by Damaging or Destroying a U.S. Flag"
WI Statutes: Flags index listing of statutes
WI Admin. Code: s. Adm 2.07 "Exterior and interior displays and decorations"
U.S. Code: Title 4 ch. 1 "The Flag"
U.S. Code: Title 36 "Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies"
Protocol: the complete handbook of diplomatic official and social usage