With our patriotism running high these
days, I thought I'd send this because I never knew this information and
maybe others haven't known this either.
Jack
Meaning of the Folds of The American
Flag
The first fold of our flag is a symbol of life.
The second fold is a symbol of our belief in the eternal
life.
The third fold is made in honor and remembrance of the
veteran departing our ranks who gave a portion of life for the defense of our
country to attain a peace throughout the world.
The fourth fold represents our weaker nature, for as
American citizens trusting in God, it is to Him we turn in times of peace as
well as in times of war for His divine guidance.
The fifth fold is a tribute to our country, for in the
words of Stephen Decatur, "Our country, in dealing with other countries, may she
always be right; but it is still our country, right or wrong."
The sixth fold is for where our hearts lie. It is with
our heart that we pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America,
and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.
The seventh fold is a tribute to our Armed Forces, for it
is through the Armed Forces that we protect our country and our flag against all
her enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of our
republic.
The eighth fold is a tribute to the one who entered in to
the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day, and to
honor mother, for whom it flies on mother's day.
The ninth fold is a tribute to womanhood; for it has been
through their faith, love, loyalty and devotion that the character of the men
and women who have made this country great have been molded.
The tenth fold is a tribute to father, for he, too, has
given his sons and daughters for the defense of our country since they were
first born.
The eleventh fold, in the eyes of a Hebrew citizen,
represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon, and
glorifies, in their eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
The twelfth fold, in the eyes of a Christian citizen,
represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in their eyes, God the Father,
the Son, and Holy Ghost.
When
the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost, reminding us of our
national motto, "In God we Trust."
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