United States Department of Veterans Affairs
United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Public and Intergovernmental Affairs

Folding The United States Flag

Start

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Step 1

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Fold the lower striped section of the flag over the blue field.

 

 

 

Step 2

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Folded edge is then folded over to meet the open edge.

 

 

Step 3

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A triangular fold is then started by bringing the striped corner of the folded edge to the open edge.

 

 

Step 4

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Outer point is then turned inward parallel with the open edge to form a second triangle.

 

Step 5

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Triangular folding is continued until the entire length of the flag is folded in the triangular shape with only the blue field visible.

 

Completed
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