There is no official meaning to the folds of the flag. It provides a dignified ceremonial touch that distinguishes folding a flag from folding an ordinary object such as a bedsheet and because it results in a visually pleasing, easy to handle shape.
Many variations of folding ceremonies and specific meanings assigned to the thirteen folds in the process were adopted by different patriotic and religious interests but have no bearing on the reason for the folding of the flag.
The normal way of folding the flag is to fold it in half lengthwise, then do so again leaving the blue canton out. Then, starting at the fly end, fold a triangular flap upward and repeat this process until you run out of flag. Tuck the last fold inside the larger bit.
At this point, the folded flag will be triangular with the blue field of the canton and the white stars showing. No red should show at all.
When flying, the flag of the United States is rectangular. When properly folded, it's triangular instead.
It is a triangle
triangle
The us flag should be folded in a triangle and stored in a glass box!
may not touch the ground, must be folded by two people, must be fold in the flag folding style of folding
The US Flag Code specifically states "the flag may be displayed 24 hours a day if properly illuminated during the hours of darkness."
Line, shape and color.
A flag flying upside down is an order for any and all U.S. Military that happens to pass that way to stop and help
The flag folds into a triangle shape when you fold it properly for storage.
it should be a triangle with no red showing
Proper flag protocol dictates that whenever the flag is properly folded (not just military funerals) it is folded so that the Union (blue with white stars) is on the outside and showing.
The us flag should be folded in a triangle and stored in a glass box!
No. The Mexican flag is folded lengthwise, in halves, until it reaches the width of a person's shoulders, and from there in four parts, extending the right arm of those who bend it to its maximum extent.
It is a rectangle.
THE US FLAG CAN BE FLOWN DURING THE DAY, ANYTIME. THE FLAG CAN ONLY BE FLOWN AT NIGHT IF IT IS PROPERLY LIGHTED.
may not touch the ground, must be folded by two people, must be fold in the flag folding style of folding
Keep it clean. Always treat it with respect. Do not allow it to touch the ground. Fold it properly. If it becomes frayed, repair it, or replace it. Do not allow other flags to be flown higher then the US flag. You may wash and repair a flag.
In most cases with veterans the United States Flag is laid on top of the coffin,then folded, and handed to a family member to keep in honor of their lost loved one. They may lay the flag at the bottom of the vault if there are no surviving family members to take possession of the flag.
The US flag is usually draped over the coffin of a deceased who has served the country (Those who served in military, president, ect). before lowering the coffin for burial, the flag is folded and given to the closest kin of the deceased.
Fly it properly - right side up. Fold it in proper triangle shape. Dispose of weathered and tattered flags properly by turning them over to a local VFW. http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagetiq.html http://www.diplomaframe.com/pages/344_proper_flag_care.cfm