Meaning of the folds when folding the flag

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I was at an outdoor training for girl scout leaders this weekend and one of...

I was at an outdoor training for Girl Scout Leaders this weekend and one of
the trainers said she had heard there are meanings for each of the folds of
the flag when you are retiring the flag. She couldn't remember them but peaked
our curiosity. I have checked several web sites and can't find anything.
Can you help us?

Thanks
Helen
Girl Scout Leader

[lindajo88]

Hi Helen. I was curious about the meanings of the folds in the flag and found that this is somewhat of an urban legend, just as is the legend that the thirteen folds represent the original 13 colonies. Actually the flag is folded this way simply because it provides a dignified ceremonial touch that distinguishes folding a flag from folding an ordinary object such as a bedsheet, and because it results a visually pleasing, easy-to-handle shape. There are some groups who have given meaning to the 13 folds of, but this is not universal. My reference was here if you wish to read further http://www.snopes.com/military/flagfold.htm