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The Truth: The meaning of the folding of the American flag that is described in this eRumor is not without importance, but it is not official and not required. Public Law 94-344, known as the Federal Flag Code, is the law of the land regarding the handling and displaying of the American flag.
American Flag Folding - The Meaning of the 13 Folds. As we revealed in our blog post How to Fold Your American Flag, the origins of the widely accepted flag folding procedure is unknown. It is known that it is folded in a manner that adds dignity and respect to the flag. There is no reference to the meaning of the 13 folds of the American flag in the U.S. Flag Code and no other laws that directly relate to that issue.