United States of America

Instructions for Folding the American Flag into a Triangle
The Instructions for Folding the American Flag into a Triangle are detailed below into a few easy stages.

Instructions for Folding the American Flag into a Triangle
	Folding Instructions for Stage 1 Two people, facing each other, should hold the flag waist-high and horizontally between them
	Folding Instructions for Stage 2 The lower striped section is folded, lengthwise, over the stars. Fold bottom to top and hold edges securely together.
	Folding Instructions for Stage 3 Fold the flag again, lengthwise, with the folded edge  to the open edge.
	Folding Instructions for Stage 3 Fold the flag again, lengthwise, with the folded edge  to the open edge.
	Folding Instructions for Stage 4 Fold in the triangle shape.
	Folding Instructions for Stage 5 Fold again to form a second triangle. Repeat the triangular folding action until the entire  length of the flag is folded.
	Folding Instructions for Stage 6 When the flag is completely folded only the triangle  blue field (stars) should be visible.

The American Flag Folding Ceremony
The flag folding ceremony represents the same principles on which America was originally founded. At the ceremony of retreat observed in the US Armed Forces,  the flag is lowered, folded until a triangle fold showing the 'union' (stars). It is then kept under watch throughout the night as a tribute to the Nation's honored dead. The next morning it is brought out and, at the ceremony of reveille, hoisted aloft as a symbol of the belief in the resurrection of the body.

Folding the American Flag Meaning
Thirteen folds are required to properly fold the American flag. Each fold has been unofficially ascribed a meaning and is symbolic of life, the Christian religion, trust in God and eternal life. The meanings of other folds pay tribute to the US Armed Forces, the veterans, those who have died for their country and for their mothers and their fathers.

Folding the American Flag 13 Times - The Meaning of each Fold
Folding the american flag 13 times - the meaning of each fold. Each fold traditionally has a specific meaning which has been ascribed to each of the 13 fold. At military ceremonies when the flag is lowered or funeral ceremonies,  when it is folded and handed to the widow at the burial of a veteran, meticulous attention is paid to folding the American flag 13 times.