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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.
The Burial Flag is lifted waist-high by the pallbearers and held in this position for the playing of Taps. Upon the conclusion of the playing of Taps the Flag is properly folded into a triangle. The folded flag is then presented to the deceased veteran's next of kin On behalf of a grateful Nation.