 Hi, my name is David Perry, Alabama 4-H Regional Extension Agent. Today, we are going to explore flag etiquette on how to properly fold the U.S. flag. The flag of the United States is the symbol of our country, a symbol of our freedom, of equal opportunity for life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, a beacon of endearing hope. Citizens have advanced it and heroes have died for it. The strikes represent the 13 original colonies that became the first 13 states. The stars represent the 50 states of the United States. The colors represent red for bravery and courage, white for purity, and blue for justice. When properly folded, the United States flag will be in the shape of a triangle with only the union visible. Fold the flag by bringing the bottom to the top. Fold again in the same direction. Begin the triangle by bringing the striped corner to the top. Fold the outer point inward, which makes another triangle. Continue folding until the flag is folded into a triangle with only the union visible.