HERALD JOURNAL, Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, Page 11A
VETERANS DAY E v e n t s s e t f o r W e d n e s d a y, N o v. 11
What folding the American flag means Step 1: Bring the striped half up over the blue field. Step 2: Then fold it in half again. Step 3: Bring the lower striped corner to the upper edge forming a triangle. Step 4: Then fold the upper point in to form another triangle. Continue until the entire length of the fl ag is folded. Submitted Photo
Veterans Day honors the people who have served in America. It is celebrated Nov. 11 each year, and was originally known as Armistice Day.
This year, Ana Hartwig and Shane Cory will each give a speech during the Lester Prairie Veterans Day program about their experiences at Girls State and Boys State.
Step 5: When you get near the end - nothing but the blue field showing - tuck the last bit into the other folds to secure it. At military funerals the honor guard pays meticulous attention to correctly folding the American fl ag 13 times. Why is that? Each fold of the U.S. fl ag has an important meaning. 1. The fi rst fold of our fl ag is a symbol of life. 2. The second fold is a symbol of our belief in eternal life. 3. The third 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. 4. The fourth fold represents our weaker nature, for as American 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. 5. The fifth 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.” 6. The sixth fold is for where our hearts lie. It is with our heart that we pledge allegiance to the fl ag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all. 7. The seventh fold is a tribute to our Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed Forces that we protect our country and our fl ag against all her enemies, whether they are found within or without the boundaries of our republic. 8. The eighth 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, and to honor mother, for whom it fl ies on Mother’s Day. 9. The ninth fold is a tribute to womanhood; 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. 10. The tenth 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 fi rst born.
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At last year’s Veterans Day program at HLWW High School, Principal Mike Day and Rachel Briant, Girls State Representative of Waverly, accepted a flag from the Waverly Legion and Auxiliary. Pictured are Patty Campbell, Day, Joseph Herda, and Briant. Veterans Day Timeline Take a look at the history of Veterans Day.
Nov. 11, 1918 WW1 fighting ceased Nov. 11 1919 - first Armistice Day
• • • June 28, 1919
Treaty of Versailles signed
•May 13, 1938
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June 1, 1954 Name changed to Veterans Day
•June 28, 1968 •
Recognized as legal holiday
Sept. 20, 1975 Date changed back to Nov. 11 (effective in 1978)
Veterans Day date changed to fourth Monday in October
Source: Dates are from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs web site, www1.va.gov.
11. The eleventh fold, in the eyes of a Hebrew citizen represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon, and glorifies in their eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. 12. The twelfth fold, in the eyes of a Christian citizen, represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in their eyes, God the Father, the Son, and Holy Spirit. 13. When the fl ag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost reminding us of our nation’s motto, “In God We Trust.” After the fl ag is completely folded and tucked in, it takes on the appearance of a cocked hat, ever reminding us of the soldiers who served under General George Washington, and the sailors and marines who served under Captain John Paul Jones. Those who were followed by their comrades and shipmates in the Armed Forces of the United States, preserving for us the rights, privileges, and freedoms we enjoy today.
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