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How to fold an American Flag The National Flag Foundation presents its own special flag folding ceremony, incorporating several of the virtues attributed to the colors of the Flag as specified in 1782 by Charles Thomson, then Secretary of Congress. The National Flag Foundation recommends that this ceremony be read prior to the actual folding of the flag.

FLAG FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS AND MEANINGS
Symbols for the folds of the Flag

First: The first fold of our flag is a symbol of life.

Second: The second fold is a symbol of eternal life.

Third: The third fold 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.

Fourth: 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.

Fifth: 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."

Sixth: 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 which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

Seventh: 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 enemies, whether they be found within our without the boundaries of our republic.

Eighth: The eighth fold is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of the day, and to honor our mother, for whom it flies on Mother's Day.

Ninth: 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.

Tenth: The tenth fold 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.

Eleventh: The eleventh fold, 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.

Twelfth: 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.

National motto: When the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost, reminding us of our national motto, "In God We Trust." After the flag is completely folded and tucked in, it takes on the appearance of a cocked hat, ever reminding us of the soldiers who served under General George Washington and the sailors and marines who served under Captain John Paul Jones who were followed by their comrades and shipmates in the Armed Forces of the United States, preserving for us the rights, privileges, and freedoms we enjoy today.

Reprinted courtesy of the National Flag Foundation, America’s Flag Authority - ArizonaFlagMan.com



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