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How to fold a flag

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By brandy1123
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fold a flag

how to fold your flag properly

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • two persons
  • flag
  1. Step 1

    I. Fold the flag in half lengthwise
    2.repeat step 1,so that the blue field is on the outside

  2. Step 2

    3. Hold the flag the blue field while another person makes a triangular fold in the opposite and continue until the flag is in a triangle

  3. Step 3

    4. tuck the loose edge into the pocket formed by the folds so that only the blue field and white stars show

Tips & Warnings
  • dont let the flag touch the ground

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susanbryce said

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on 9/14/2009 Nice reminder we need to respect the flag - even with the folding!

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on 8/24/2009 Great article on how to hold a flag.

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on 8/23/2009 Nice post.

femwriter said

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on 8/23/2009 This is one good way to show patriotism, thanks for the tips!

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on 8/23/2009 Thanks for the detailed steps.

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