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The Meaning Behind the 13 Folds of the United States Flag

If you’ve ever attended a military funeral, perhaps you noticed that the honor guards pay meticulous attention to folding the U.S. flag that once draped the casket. Guards make crisp, precise folds a total of 13 times to complete the ceremony. Much like every other aspect of our nation’s greatest symbol, each of the 13 folds holds a special significance.

By |2022-10-03T00:48:38+00:00September 11, 2022|Education and News|0 Comments
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