The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

BLOWING TAPS AT A MILITARY FUNERAL.
FLAG DRAPED OVER THE COFFIN OF A DEAD SOLDIER OR
VETERAN.
FLAG AT HALF MAST DURING TIME OF MOURNING. EX:
DEATH OF A PRESIDENT.
THIRTEEN KNOTS ON A HANGMAN'S NOOSE.
FLAGS ON GRAVES OF VETERANS ON FLAG DAY AND MEMORIAL
DAY AND THE FOURTH OF JULY.
THIRTEEN STEPS ON A GALLOWS.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Date learned: NOT GIVEN