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134 the land are very apt to think that it is up to stay. You feel that your cares in connection with it are over, but they have really just begun. Perhaps there is a thunder storm, or a gale of wind some night. You wake up to see the white stars soiled, or the stripes torn in ribbons. The United States Government takes excellent care of its flags, keeping their beauty fresh and undimmed. This will be very useful work for boys and girls who want to do something to help their country.

The flag should not be displayed before sunrise, and should not be left out after sunset. Taking in and flying the flag should always be done by hand, as this is more respectful. At all the United States naval stations, at military posts, and on board war vessels, the flags are raised and lowered at uniform times. The children of a certain neighborhood might meet and decide upon the time when they will put up their flags or take them in for the night. Doing this all at once and together will be a fine kind of service and will show Uncle Sam how much his children think of him.

The National flag flies officially night and day continuously over only three buildings in Americaover the east and west fronts of the National Capitol and over the adjacent House of Representatives and Senate Office Buildings.

It sometimes happens that the Stars and Stripes