Claude R. Batchelder
AMERICAN LEGION POST 72
FLAG ETIQUETTE
When to Display your Flag
The flag should be
displayed, from sunrise to sunset, on all days when the weather permits,
especially on:
New Year's Day, January 1.
Inauguration
Day.
Martin
Luther King's Birthday, Third Monday in January.
Washington's
Birthday, February 22.
Easter
Sunday.
Mother's
Day, Second Sunday in May.
Armed
Forces Day, Third Saturday in May.
Memorial
Day (half-staff until noon), Last Monday in May.
Flag
Day, June 14th.
Independence
Day, July 4th.
Labor
Day, First Monday in September.
Constitution
Day, September 17th.
Columbus
Day, October 12th.
Navy
Day.
Veterans
Day, November 11th.
Thanksgiving
Day, Fourth Thursday in November.
Christmas
Day, December 25th.
Election
Days (various).
Federally
observed dates of the above holidays which may be different from the actual
dates.
Such
days as may be proclaimed by the President of the
State
and Local Holidays.
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Folding the Flag
1. Bring the striped half up over the blue
field.
2. Then fold it in half
again.
3. Bring the lower striped corner
to the upper edge forming a triangle.
4. Then fold the upper point
in to form another triangle. Continue until the entire length of the flag is
folded.
5. When you get near the end
- nothing but the blue field showing - tuck the last bit into the other folds
to secure it.
WHY THE AMERICAN FLAG
IS FOLDED 13 TIMES. Have
you ever noticed on TV or at military funerals that the honor guard pays
meticulous attention to correctly folding the American flag 13 times? Each
fold of the 1.
The first fold of our flag is a symbol of life. 2. The second
fold is a symbol of our belief in eternal life. 3. The third
fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veterans departing our ranks
who gave a portion of their lives for the defense of our country to attain
peace throughout the world. 4. 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 time of war for
His divine guidance. 5. 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." 6. The sixth
fold is for where our hearts lie. It is with our heart that we pledge
allegiance to the flag of the 7. 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 are found within or without the boundaries of our republic. 8. The eighth
fold is a tribute to the one who entered into 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. 9. The ninth
fold is a tribute to womanhood; for it has been through their faith, their
love, loyalty and devotion that the character of the men and women who have
made this country great has been molded. 10. The tenth
fold is a tribute to the father, for he, too, has given his sons and
daughters for the defense of our country since they were first born. 11. 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. 12. 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
Spirit. 13.
When the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost reminding us of
our nation's motto, "In God We Trust". After the flag is
completely folded and tucked in, it takes on the appearance of a cocked
hat, ever reminding us of the soldiers who served under General George
Washington, and the sailors and marines who served under Captain John Paul
Jones. Those who were followed by their comrades and shipmates in the Armed
Forces of the