Step 3
Fold the flag again
lengthwise with the blue field on the outside.
Step 4
Make a triangular fold
by bringing the striped corner of the folded edge to meet the
open (top) edge of the flag.
Step 5
Turn the outer (end)
point inward, parallel to the open edge, to form a second
triangle.
Step 6
The triangular folding
is continued until the entire length of the flag is folded in
this manner.
Step 7
When the flag is
completely folded, only a triangular blue field of stars should
be visible.
Meaning
of each flag fold
The first fold of our flag is a
symbol of life.
The second fold is a symbol of our
belief in the eternal life.
The third fold is made in honor and
remembrance of the veteran departing our ranks who gave a
portion of life for the defense of our country to attain a peace
throughout the world.
The fourth fold represents our
weaker nature, for as American citizens trusting in God, it is
to Him we turn in times of peace as well as in times of war for
His divine guidance.
The fifth fold is a tribute to our
country, for in the words of Stephen Decatur, "Our country,
in dealing with other countries, may she always be right; but it
is still our country, right or wrong."
The sixth fold is for where our
hearts lie. It is with our heart that we pledge allegiance to
the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic
for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with
liberty and justice for all.
The seventh fold is a tribute to
our Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed Forces that we
protect our country and our flag against all her enemies,
whether they be found within or without the boundaries of our
republic.
The eighth fold is a tribute to the
one who entered in to the valley of the shadow of death, that we
might see the light of day, and to honor mother, for whom it
flies on mother's day.
The ninth fold is a tribute to
womanhood; for it has been through their faith, love, loyalty
and devotion that the character of the men and women who have
made this country great have been molded.
The tenth fold is a tribute to
father, for he, too, has given his sons and daughters for the
defense of our country since they were first born.
The eleventh fold, in the eyes of a
Hebrew citizen, represents the lower portion of the seal of King
David and King Solomon, and glorifies, in their eyes, the God of
Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
The twelfth fold, in the eyes of a
Christian citizen, represents an emblem of eternity and
glorifies, in their eyes, God the Father, the Son, and Holy
Ghost.
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