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Why when the US flag is folded what shape is it?

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it should be a triangle with no red showing

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What shape was the us flag when it was folded properly?

The flag folds into a triangle shape when you fold it properly for storage.


How should the US flag be folded for storage?

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When the United States flag is properly folded what shape is it?

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When the us flag is folded at military funeral why is there no red showing?

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Is the Mexico flag folded the same way as the US flag?

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Identify the polygon that is the shape of the US flag.?

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What are 3 regulations for folding the US flag?

may not touch the ground, must be folded by two people, must be fold in the flag folding style of folding


When the US flag is properly folded what shape it it?

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.


Why is American Flag folded in a triangle at funerals?

The American flag is always folded into a triangle at any formal event. either that or anyone who knows how to fold the flag will fold it into a triangle at any event.


How do you fold a country flag?

As far as I know, the only country that specifies the method of folding their flag is the United States. It is folded lengthwise in half twice, and then is folded into a triangle.