Culture Behind the American Flag
Culture Essay Assignment: The American Flag
The American Flag, the purest and most concrete representation of the United States, embodies all that is America. Americans stand, hand over their heart listening to their national anthem, gazing at it with eyes full of love, respect and awe. The American national anthem, “The Star Spangled Banner,” was inspired by, and sings in esteem of its resistance, standing among the rockets and bombs bursting in air. It symbolizes truth, liberty and justice. It flies atop the “land of the free and the home of the brave” and is seen almost everywhere in our daily lives. It is even an international icon, the “Stars and Stripes”, “Old Glory”, the American flag. For many this flag has been archetype of the American Dream and patriotism. What better material aspect of our culture is more associated with good ole “’Merica” than the American Flag? The American flag was first presented in 1776. Initially, the flag was compiled of thirteen stripes and a British Union canton. The thirteen stripes represented the states that revolted against Britain. In 1777 stars were introduced to represent a Constellation. Stars were then added to the flag as states were added into the Union. The origin of the flag is vague, however, it has been suggested that George Washington enlisted Betsy Ross, a seamstress from Philadelphia, to sew the flag. Yet, there is no official documentation to prove that she had indeed made the flag. The American Flag has been changed over twenty times from 1777 to 1960. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was written in 1892 to admire it. Congress also adopted a Flag Code in 1942 to give specifics on flag protocol and handling instructions.
The American Flag stands for many positive thoughts and ideals. Many around the world admire it and hope for a chance at the so-called “American Dream”. Immigrants to the United States of America come from assorted backgrounds and are thankful to make their home
The American Flag, the purest and most concrete representation of the United States, embodies all that is America. Americans stand, hand over their heart listening to their national anthem, gazing at it with eyes full of love, respect and awe. The American national anthem, “The Star Spangled Banner,” was inspired by, and sings in esteem of its resistance, standing among the rockets and bombs bursting in air. It symbolizes truth, liberty and justice. It flies atop the “land of the free and the home of the brave” and is seen almost everywhere in our daily lives. It is even an international icon, the “Stars and Stripes”, “Old Glory”, the American flag. For many this flag has been archetype of the American Dream and patriotism. What better material aspect of our culture is more associated with good ole “’Merica” than the American Flag? The American flag was first presented in 1776. Initially, the flag was compiled of thirteen stripes and a British Union canton. The thirteen stripes represented the states that revolted against Britain. In 1777 stars were introduced to represent a Constellation. Stars were then added to the flag as states were added into the Union. The origin of the flag is vague, however, it has been suggested that George Washington enlisted Betsy Ross, a seamstress from Philadelphia, to sew the flag. Yet, there is no official documentation to prove that she had indeed made the flag. The American Flag has been changed over twenty times from 1777 to 1960. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was written in 1892 to admire it. Congress also adopted a Flag Code in 1942 to give specifics on flag protocol and handling instructions.
The American Flag stands for many positive thoughts and ideals. Many around the world admire it and hope for a chance at the so-called “American Dream”. Immigrants to the United States of America come from assorted backgrounds and are thankful to make their home