How to fold the American flag - like military funeral flag folding - see diagram

How to fold the American flag - like military funeral flag folding - see diagram

It's Flag Day, which means you should know how to fold an American flag properly. It actually takes two people to fold the American fla... 5:05 AM

It's Flag Day, which means you should know how to fold an American flag properly. It actually takes two people to fold the American flag properly, without letting it touch the ground. 

If you ever watched military funeral flag folding on TV or the movies and wondered where you can get US flag folding instructions, you are in luck today. Follow this illustrated sequence, tucking in the final fold so only the blue star field is visible.

how to fold the American flag

Things to remember about the American flag

• Don't let the flag touch the ground—which you learned when you were nine.

• Despite what you've heard, it's okay to fly it at night. Just be sure it's well-lighted, a reminder that the flag hasn't been forgotten. You know, proof through the night that your flag is still there.

• If you fly Old Glory from a pole, don't use the flag to complete the loop in the halyard (the length of rope running up the pole). This puts stress on the flag and can damage it. Instead, the halyard should be a complete loop with the flag supported from it.

• If you display the flag on a wall, keep the union (the blue rectangle) in the upper left corner, regardless of the flag's orientation. Avoid ceilings.

• Don't fly a U.S. flag in bad weather unless it's made from synthetic, water-resistant fabric. If it could be damaged by the elements, fold it properly and bring it indoors.