“When we honor our flag we honor what we stand for as a nation-freedom‚ equality‚ justice‚ and hope” This was said by Ronald Reagan‚ by saying this he means that means that an American would be willing to stand for what is right in this country. An American is someone who is inspired by our flag and what it means‚ someone who sees everyone equally‚ and someone who is thankful for the freedom given to us. One way to be an American is by seeing others Equally. In the poem “I‚ Too‚ Sing America”‚ by
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National Anthem Protesting During a preseason game Colin Kaepernick shocked the world by kneeling for the national anthem.Since then players around the N.F.L have been kneeling for the national anthem.As stated by Rob Goldberg from bleacherreport.com “Colin Kaepernick initiated the act”(Rob Goldberg/2017).With players kneeling they elicit media attention.However‚as of lately they gained
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Refusing to stand‚ such as kneeling and locking arms during the national anthem has quickly become a questionable action by Americans. President Donald Trump has recently released a statement on the topic explaining his thoughts‚ which are that Americans‚ especially professional football players‚ should be penalized for refusing to stand during the national anthem. All of this started when Colin Kaepernick‚ a famous NFL football player‚ refused to stand during the national anthem. Kaepernick’s argument
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complete face-lift with all the classrooms thoroughly cleaned and charts on all subjects are displayed on the walls. This is done to impress the Chief Guest‚ other guests and parents. The venue of the function is decorated with Writings‚ balloons‚ banners and lights. Another important feature of the preparation is the regular practice session of the cultural programme to be staged on the appointed day. Students‚ participating in the dance‚ drama and music programmes are called for long rehearsals
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do not just see a flag I see the United States of America and I feel proud to be an American. The American Flag currently has 13 red and white stripes and a blue area with 50 stars on it. Each star on the blue section of the flag represents a state of the union. Each time a new state joins the United States a new star is added. The stripes on the American Flag stand for the original 13 colonies that were established in America when the people rebelled against Great Britain. The red stands for
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second part of the verse‚ describing America as "the stripes and the stars for the rights men have died for to protect/ The women and men who have broke their necks for the freedom of speech the United States government has sworn to uphold". The first line is written closely in anapestic pentameter‚ meaning two unstressed syllables followed by a stressed syllable in a 5 foot line (Annis‚ par. 8-11)‚ with stress put on "stripes" and "stars" which creates an image of patriotism. Whizzing sounds can be heard
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identity as the United States of America; it promotes respect for our country‚ and reminds our youth of our country’s struggle to become a nation. In the first place‚ we are identified as the United States of America throughout the world by our stars and stripes. Our identity is known throughout the world because of our willingness to give of ourselves. The United States as a whole has always supported our allies in times of war. Our people have always given of themselves to other countries in
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What does the American Flag Symbolize We need to realize something‚ we need to realize that the people burning the American flag in this picture go beyond just burning our flag. Burning the American flag represents the hatred‚ not only for America‚ but the hatred of freedom. The American Flag is the embodiment of freedom‚ and is made powerful through dedication and sacrifice. The ultimate sacrifice for America and Freedom has been made countless times by the brave and selfless men and women
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purpose as a nation… And yet‚ though silent‚ it speaks to us – speaks to us of the past‚ or the men and women who went before us.” Woodrow Wilson had a lot of pride in our American Flag‚ as so today‚ we do as well. The American Flag‚ also known as the “Stars and Stripes‚” was made by Betsy Ross‚ a known sewer around her time‚ on June 1777. The flag has been modified 26 times and the flag we have today was made in 1970 by Robert G. Heft‚ a former teacher and mayor of Napoleon‚ Ohio. When it comes to the
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Program is head up by the NFLPA Regional Directors Department. The hallmark of the Native Vision Program‚ the Annual Sports and Life Skills Camp‚ is funded almost entirely by a fundraising event that the NFLPA hosts each year‚ the Evening with the Stars Gala. Since
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