Did you realize that each fold of the United States flag, when taken down at retreat of used at a military funeral, has a specific meaning. The flag is folded from the stripes end to the stars to acknowledge the thirteen original colonies that have now become fifty states represented by stars.
* First fold: the symbol of life
* Second fold: the belief in eternal life
* Third fold: honors the veteran who gave his/her life
* Fourth fold: American citizens trust in God
* Fifth fold: is a tribute to our country
* Sixth fold: represents where our hearts lie (holding our hands over our hearts)
* Seventh fold: is a tribute to the Armed Forces, protecting our country
* Eighth fold: is for mothers of those "entered into the valley of the shadow of death"
* Ninth fold: is a tribute to womanhood
* Tenth fold: is a tribute to fathers
* Eleventh fold: is a tribute to Jewish citizens
* Twelfth fold: is a tribute to Christians
When the flag is completely folded with only the stars showing, it represents our National Motto, "In God We Trust."
How many of us, good American citizens, know this? I did not.
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