Why is the flag folded into a triangle?

The folded triangle echoes the tricorn hats of the soldiers who served under General Washington, and each of the thirteen folds carries its own meaning.

What should I do with a worn-out flag?

A worn flag should be retired with dignity, never simply thrown away. Post 200 conducts flag retirement ceremonies — see our patriotic education flag retirement page.

Our Flag Traditions and Their Meaning

How Post 200 carries the customs that honor Old Glory.

The American flag is more than cloth and color. For the veterans of Post 200, it is the symbol they served under — and the customs surrounding it carry deep meaning rooted in history.

Traditions We Keep

Proper display and handling of the United States flag
Folding the flag into thirteen meaningful folds
Dignified retirement of worn flags by ceremony
Rendering honors during ceremonies and funerals

For practical guidance on flag etiquette and respectful retirement, visit our patriotic education resources, where we explain the customs step by step.

Frequently Asked Questions

: The folded triangle echoes the tricorn hats of the soldiers who served under General Washington, and each of the thirteen folds carries its own meaning.
: A worn flag should be retired with dignity, never simply thrown away. Post 200 conducts flag retirement ceremonies — see our patriotic education flag retirement page.

History of Wallis American Legion Post 200

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Post 200 serves veterans, families, and our community across Fort Bend, Austin, and Wharton counties.

Our Flag Traditions and Their Meaning

Traditions We Keep

Frequently Asked Questions

History of Wallis American Legion Post 200

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