How to Fold the American Flag

1. Bring the striped half up over the blue field.

2. Then fold it in half again.

3. Bring the lower striped corner to the upper edge forming a triangle.

4. Then fold the upper point in to form another triangle. Continue until the entire length of the flag is folded.

5. When you get near the end – nothing but the blue field showing -tuck the last bit into the other folds to secure it.

Meaning of the 12 Folds in the American Flag

1st – is a symbol of life.

2nd – is a symbol of our belief in the eternal life.

3rd – is made in honor and remembrance of the veteran departing our ranks and who gave a portion of life for the defense of our country to attain peace throughout the world.

4th – 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.

5th – 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.”

6th – 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.

7th – is a tribute to our Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed Forces that we protect our country and our flag against all enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of our republic.

8th – is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day, and to honor our mother, for whom it flies on  Mothers Day.

9th – 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.

10th – is a tribute to father, for he, too, has given his sons and daughters for the defense of our country since he or she was first born.

11th – in the eyes of Hebrew citizens, 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.

12th – 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.