How to Fold the American Flag

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The national flag of the United States of America is folded as part of an ancient and formal ritual, resulting in a carefully triangularly folded flag that you can display when not being raised for a ceremony.

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  1. Watermark wikiHow to Piegare la Bandiera Americana
    To fold the flag properly you need two pairs of hands.[1] Hold the flag at waist height so that the surface is parallel to the ground.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Piegare la Bandiera Americana
    Fold the bottom of the striped portion over the star field, holding the bottom and top corners in place.
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Piegare la Bandiera Americana
    Hold the fold in place and make sure the corners are aligned with each other.
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Piegare la Bandiera Americana
    Bring the striated corner of the folded portion to meet the unfolded portion of the flag.It is important to start with the folded part, to ensure that the folds line up correctly at the end.
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Piegare la Bandiera Americana
    Fold the triangle you just created, parallel to the open part to form a second triangle.
  6. Watermark wikiHow to Piegare la Bandiera Americana
    The entire fold sequence should include 13 folds, representing the original 13 colonies.
  7. Watermark wikiHow to Piegare la Bandiera Americana
    When the flag is folded completely, only the starry blue field should remain visible.Tuck the ends into the fold to secure the flag in place.
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Advice

  • Do not fly the flag if it is raining, or if there is a thunderstorm, etc.
  • Always carry the flag free and raised.Never carry it horizontally.
  • Always fly the flag properly.
  • A salute (hand on heart for those not in uniform) should always be given when the flag is raised, lowered or paraded, when the Pledge of Allegiance is recited, and when the national anthem is sung.
  • You should always dispose of the damaged American flag properly.Cut out the star field (separate the stars from the stripes) and then burn it.
  • Never use it as part of a costume or athletic uniform.However, it is permissible to attach a small flag to the uniform of military personnel, firefighters, police officers and members of other patriotic organizations, as long as it is attached correctly.
  • Always keep your flag clean and safe.Don't let it get torn, dirty or ruined.
  • Always treat the flag with respect.
  • Never use the flag for advertising, nor embroider it on household objects or clothing.
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Warnings

  • Never let the flag touch the ground.
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