The folding of a U.S. flag traditionally incorporates thirteen separate folds because each of the folds has a special meaning. Custom has ascribed specific meanings to each of the 13 folds applied ...

If you have ever been to a service honoring a military veteran, chances are you’ve seen a flag draped over a casket that was ...

The folding of the U.S. flag during ceremonial occasions, such as military funerals, is a deeply symbolic act, with each of the 13 folds traditionally holding specific meanings. While these ...

ST. LOUIS — If you've ever seen an American flag folded into that tight triangle, you might've wondered why it's done that way. But did you know that each and every single fold has a special ...