interesting facts of the american flag....
Did you know that military funerals, the 21 gun salute stands for the sum of the numbers in the year 1776?
-Have you ever notice the honor guard pays meticulous attention to correctly folding the american flag 13 times?
You probably thought it symbolizes the original 13 colonies, but we learn something new everyday.
-1st fold: symbol of life
-2nd fold: symbol of our belief in eternal life
-3rd fold: is made in honor and remembrance of the veterans departing our ranks who gave a portion of their lives for the defense of our country to attain peace throughout the world
-4th fold: represents our weaker nature, for as americans citizens trusting in god, it is to him we turn in times of peace as well as in time of war for his divine guidance
-5th fold: is a tribute to our country, for in the words of stephen decatur, "our country, in dealing with other countries, may she always be right; but it is still our country, right or wrong"
-6th fold: is for where our heart lie. it is with our heart that we pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america, and the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
-7th fold: is a tribute to our armed forces, for it is through the armed forces that we protect our country and our flag against all her enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of our republic.
-8th fold:is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day
-9th fold: is a tribute to womanhood, and mothers. for it has been through their faith, their love, loyalty, and devotion that the character of the men and women who have made this country great has been molded
-10th fold: is a tribute to the father, for he, too, has given his sons and daughters for the defense of our country since they were first born
-11th fold: represents the lower portion of the seal of king david and king solomon and glorifies in the hebrews eyes, the god of abraham, isaac and jacob
-12th fold: represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in the christians eyes, god the father, the son and the holy spirit
-13th fold: stars are uppermost reminding us of our nations motto, "in god we trust"
MEANING OF THE COLORS UPON THE AMERICAN FLAG:
red:hardiness & valour
white:purity and innocence
blue:vigilance, perseverance & justice
-Have you ever notice the honor guard pays meticulous attention to correctly folding the american flag 13 times?
You probably thought it symbolizes the original 13 colonies, but we learn something new everyday.
-1st fold: symbol of life
-2nd fold: symbol of our belief in eternal life
-3rd fold: is made in honor and remembrance of the veterans departing our ranks who gave a portion of their lives for the defense of our country to attain peace throughout the world
-4th fold: represents our weaker nature, for as americans citizens trusting in god, it is to him we turn in times of peace as well as in time of war for his divine guidance
-5th fold: is a tribute to our country, for in the words of stephen decatur, "our country, in dealing with other countries, may she always be right; but it is still our country, right or wrong"
-6th fold: is for where our heart lie. it is with our heart that we pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america, and the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
-7th fold: is a tribute to our armed forces, for it is through the armed forces that we protect our country and our flag against all her enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of our republic.
-8th fold:is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day
-9th fold: is a tribute to womanhood, and mothers. for it has been through their faith, their love, loyalty, and devotion that the character of the men and women who have made this country great has been molded
-10th fold: is a tribute to the father, for he, too, has given his sons and daughters for the defense of our country since they were first born
-11th fold: represents the lower portion of the seal of king david and king solomon and glorifies in the hebrews eyes, the god of abraham, isaac and jacob
-12th fold: represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in the christians eyes, god the father, the son and the holy spirit
-13th fold: stars are uppermost reminding us of our nations motto, "in god we trust"
MEANING OF THE COLORS UPON THE AMERICAN FLAG:
red:hardiness & valour
white:purity and innocence
blue:vigilance, perseverance & justice