Quote Originally Posted by Gradatim Vincemus View Post
...When two national flags are displayed simultaneously they are either flown with the host nation's on the higher flagpole or if both flagpoles are at the same height the flag of the nation whose territory it is, is displayed on the left as it is seen by onlookers.

It is amazing to me how many people proud of their ethnic heritage make this mistake.

Actually, according to United States Code Title 4 Chapter 1 — The Flag

"When flags of two or more nations are displayed, they are to be flown from separate staffs of the same height. The flags should be of approximately equal size. International usage forbids the display of the flag of one nation above that of another nation in time of peace."

This is a very common mistake. The host countries flag is NOT displayed higher than other national flags. It is flown on the flag's right, or sometimes, at the center front, but not higher.