112 STAT. 1498 PUBLIC LAW 105-225—AUG. 12, 1998 of patriotic organizations. The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing. Therefore, the lapel flag pin being a replica, should be worn on the left lapel near the heart. "(k) The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a ntting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning. ^§9. Conduct during hoisting, lowering or passing of flag "During the ceremony of hoisting or lowering the flag or when the flag is passing in a parade or in review, all persons present except those in uniform should face the flag and stand at attention with the right hand over the heart. Those present in uniform should render the military salute. When not in uniform, men should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Aliens should stand at attention. The salute to the flag in a moving column shoidd be rendered at the moment the flag passes.
- ^ 10. Modification of rules and customs by President
"Any rule or custom pertaining to the display of the flag of the United States of America, set forth herein, may be altered, modified, or repealed, or additional rules with respect thereto may be prescribed, by the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the United States, whenever he deems it to be appropriate or desirable; and any such alteration or additional rule shall be set forth in a proclamation.". (b) The analysis of chapter 1 of title 4, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new items: "4. Pledge of allegiance to the flag; manner of delivery. "5. Display and use of flag by civilians; codification of rules and customs; definition. "6. Time and occasions for display. "7. Position and manner of display. "8. Respect for flag. "9. Conduct during hoisting, lowering or passing of flag. "10. Modification of rules and customs by President.". SEC. 3. CONFORMING PROVISIONS. Section 1332 of title 44, United States Code, is amended by striking "the United Spanish War Veterans,". SEC. 4. CONFORMING CROSS-REFERENCES. (a) TITLE 10.—Title 10, United States Code, is amended as follows: (1) In section 2249b, strike "the provisions of section 3 of the Joint Resolution of June 22, 1942 (56 Stat. 378, chapter 435; 36 U.S.C. 175), and any modification of such provisions under section 8 of that Joint Resolution (36 U.S.C. 178)" and substitute "section 7 of title 4 and any modification of section 7 under section 10 of title 4". (2) Section 2543 is amended as follows: (A) In subsection (e)(1), strike "subsection (b)(2) of the first section of the Presidential Inaugural Ceremonies Act (36 U.S.C. 721)" and substitute "section 501 of title 36". (B) In subsection (e)(2), strike "the proviso in section 9 of the Presidential Inaugural Ceremonies Act (36 U.S.C. 729)" and substitute "section 507 of title 36".
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