military traditions

[Joe Gondek]

In reference to the folding of the US flag, my Chief Ranger, who worked at a number of Indian War historic sites, once told me that custom really didn't begin until the 1930s; before then, the garrison flag was simply folded or even rolled into a ball. I will be happy to ask him for sources regarding his research.

The 1930's and 40's was a time of great nationalism,our National Anthem was adopted in 1931 and the pledge of allegiance was adopted in 1941.
Both the song and pledge had been around for many years
but not made official until then.
It stands to reason the flag folding would start around then.

I know that Flowers of the Forest is mentioned in the song Willy McBride but I don't know the song to recognize it when played

I'll look for it on I tunes

[macwilkin]

The 1930's and 40's was a time of great nationalism,our National Anthem was adopted in 1931 and the pledge of allegiance was adopted in 1941.
Both the song and pledge had been around for many years
but not made official until then.
It stands to reason the flag folding would start around then.

I know that Flowers of the Forest is mentioned in the song Willy McBride but I don't know the song to recognize it when played

I'll look for it on I tunes

Joe,

That was exactly the reasons he mentioned for its adoption.

Regards,

Todd

[Joe Gondek]

I just found this

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. It was first adopted by Congress in 1923 and revised numerous times.