The American Flag On June 14‚ 1777 the new nation “America” now had a national flag. America is now a independent country and are on their own away from great Britain after winning the war. This paper will explore and inform you of the American flag history and significance. The American flag represents the United States freedom from Great Britain. Not only is the American flag a big significance to the United States‚ but it is a very good explanation of our country. The American flag shows the bond
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History of the American Flag According to popular legend‚ the first American flag was made by Betsy Ross‚ a Philadelphia seamstress who was acquainted with George Washington‚ leader of the Continental Army‚ and other influential Philadelphians. In May 1776‚ so the story goes‚ General Washington and two representatives from the Continental Congress visited Ross at her upholstery shop and showed her a rough design of the flag. Although Washington initially favored using a star with six points‚ Ross
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Research Essay Flag desecration is intended as a political statement against our government and to evoke an emotional response fueled by a personal agenda. In reality‚ the American flag represents our country and not our government‚ along with the men and women of the armed forces‚ police forces‚ and firefighters that died in the line of duty. Even though flag desecration is protected under the First Amendment‚ it is still widely considered to be an insult and disrespect to anyone who has ever received
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What does the flag mean to me? To me the flag symbolizes a nation that allows you to be who you want to be‚ as well as the brave men and women who fought wars to protect the freedom and democracy of our nation. The flag is symbol of The United States of America. I see why a lot of people get upset over the desecration of the flag‚ it’s insulting to those who served in the military‚ and as well it’s an insult to those who had family or friends that have served. The first amendment protects
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the teachers. The same logic should be carried out with regard to the burning of the American flag. The burning of the flag is extremely unpatriotic and most likely would only be committed by someone who was antipathetic towards the United States. “The flag stands for our nation but also for its values: freedom‚ justice‚ independence‚ equality and ultimately‚ the people themselves. An attack on the flag isn’t just an issue of fundamental disagreement with the government but rather an attack on our
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Society telling those who feel positively about the confederate flag that they do not have the right to display it‚ because it “is a symbol of racism and slavery”‚ is an issue throughout America that causes unwanted and unnecessary problems. This issue requires education on the topic‚ and the people of America to have an open and unbiased point of view. When most people are asked‚ “what does the Confederate flag represent to you?”‚ they answer with‚ “racism”‚ “slavery”‚ or something to do with the
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of the American flag in today’s society. Some believe patriotism is simply the act of supporting the decisions of the leaders of the country. Others say‚ to be patriotic‚ people should be outspoken and voice their oppositions to what is going on in the government. Opinions also differ on the idea of what the American flag represents. One opinion of the flags representation is that the flag represents our history‚ and the formerly mentioned idea of patriotism. Others believe the flag also represents
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Inside was a folded American flag‚ with a note taped on the back. “Before leaving the hanger‚ each soldier was given a flag for our troop to salute for a family member. I chose to send mine to you. Put this flag somewhere in your room‚ you’ll think of me every morning when you wake up. This year will go by fast‚ I promise.” I tacked the flag to my bedroom ceiling above my bed. Every morning I woke up to the beautiful‚ carefully stitched‚ red‚ white and blue American flag. And every morning‚ I instantly
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not to burn? The controversial subject of flag burning has been thoroughly debated amongst Americans. Episodes of flag burning can be viewed throughout history. There have been many bills passed through legislature that would have made flag burning illegal. However‚ the vote was split because some Americans view these events of protest as the right of freedom of speech while others view it as being unpatriotic. The Supreme Court views the issue of flag burning as a right given to Americans under
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putting up the ugliest weirdest flag i have ever seen. Come help me hook this she said. “Mom‚ why do we always hook this flag it is embarrassing‚ I mean it is just a white flag with paint on it?” Really she says I tend to like it and so does your father. I just leave it for now i don’t want to argue because I have plans today.A hour later my friend come knock on the door I tell my mom I am leaving and I leave.On the way out my friend “Wyatt‚ ask me whats up with that flag it’s always up around this
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