Ask Mr. Answer Person: "Why were flags flown in Decorah on Monday?"

Several readers have asked us why the American flag was flown in Decorah on Monday. The answer is that Monday was "Vietnam Veterans Day"--or, at least it was in Iowa (several other states have established March 30th instead of March 29th as "Vietnam Veterans Day.")

You might not realize it, but there are a lot of rules about the display of the American flag. There's a whole section of the U.S. Code governing how to display the flag.

There is also a list of days where it's recommended that the American flag be flown. The Decorah Street Department has a list of those days--and puts up the flags on those days.

For more information about rules regarding the display of the American flag, visit http://www.infoplease.com/spot/flagetiquette1.html.