Folding of the flag

Question 1

first fold:

Answer 1

life

Question 2

second fold:

Answer 2

belief in eternal life

Question 3

third fold:

Answer 3

honor and remembrance of the veteran departing our ranks who gave a portion of life for the defense of our country to attain a peace throughout the world

Question 4

fourth fold:

Answer 4

our weaker nature, for as American citizens trusting in God, it is to Him we turn in times of peace as well as in times of war for His divine guidance

Question 5

fifth fold:

Answer 5

tribute to our country

Question 6

sixth fold:

Answer 6

where our hearts lie - it is with our heart that we pledge allegiance to the flag 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

Question 7

seventh fold:

Answer 7

tribute to our armed forces - for it is through the armed forces that we protect our country and our flag against all her enemies, foreign or domestic

Question 8

eighth fold:

Answer 8

tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day

Question 9

ninth fold:

Answer 9

tribute to womanhood - for it has been through their faith, love, loyalty, and devotion that the character of the men and women who have made this country great have been molded

Question 10

tenth fold:

Answer 10

tribute to father, for he, too, has given his sons and daughters for the defense of our country since they were first born

Question 11

eleventh fold:

Answer 11

in the eyes of the 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

Question 12

twelfth fold:

Answer 12

represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies in the Christians’ eyes, God the Father, the Son, and Holy Spirit

Question 13

thirteenth fold:

Answer 13

the stars are uppermost, reminding us of our national motto - “In God We Trust”