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    If folded correctly...how many folds are there in the American flag?

    Question #22691. Asked by Uncle Sam. (Sep 20 02 5:00 AM)


    Friar Tuck

    		13 according to http://www.geocities.com/im4kidz/flagfolds.html

    Sep 20 02, 7:14 AM
    Andy

    		12

    First fold- Symbol of life
    Second fold- Symbol of our belief in eternal life
    Third fold- Honor and remembrance of veterans
    Fourth fold- Represents that we are weak and vulnerable
    Fifth fold- Tribute to our country
    Sixth fold- Symbolizes our heart
    Seventh fold- Tribute to the Armed Forces
    Eighth fold- Tribute to the ones that enter the valley of the shadow of death
    Ninth fold- Tribute to womanhood
    Tenth fold- Tribute to fathers
    Eleventh fold- in Hebrew religion, the lower seal of King David/King Solomon
    Twelfth fold- in Christian religion, represents eternity

    Sep 20 02, 4:35 PM

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