“On June 4, 1777 the idea for a national flag was born” (1) and the flag was adopted on June 14, 1777 (2) so June 14th is; now, Flag Day. It was decided that the symbol of our nation would be red, white, and blue. It would have 13 stripes and 13 stars at the beginning. The stars and stripes has been The stars and stripes has been through 27 revisions (3) before it became the flag we fly today. The original flag had 13 stars and the 13 stars represent the 13 colonies. Now, the flag of the United States has 50 stars and the 50 stars represent the 50 states of the us. The red on the flag stands for courage, white stands for purity, and the Blue stands for justice, vigilance,and perseverance. Lastly, the flag is over 200 years old. …show more content…
What the colors stand for red stands for courage, white stands for purity, and blue stands for vigilance, perseverance, and justice The flag shouldn’t be flown in bad weather . Men and women should salute with their right hand over their heart to show respect to the flag. The American flag’s national anthem is called “the stars spangled banner”. The American flag also has another song about it. It’s called America the beautiful. The flag was flown over fort McHenry on September 12,1814. The flag governs practices. The flag was used during the revolutionary war. During the civil war the stars on the flag were in gold rather than white. Congress had made decisions concerning the flag’s independence before 1777. The flag is more than 200 years old. In 1818 it was decided that the flag would have 13 stripes and 13 stars. The american flag has many
For more than 200 years, the American flag has been a big part of the United States. Betsy Ross had been the first, reportedly, to make the American flag. It originally had thirteen stars, representing the first thirteen colonies, but later it ended up with fifty to represent the states in the Union. It is a symbol of our
The Florida’s governor suggested adding the red cross so the flag would not look like a banner of truce or surrender while hanging limp on a flagpole. Florida voters agreed amendment to Florida’s constitution was made in 1900 which describes the current design. Many flags have flown over Florida since the European explorers first landed here in the early sixteenth century. The flags that landed
To the Majority Opinion it’s a flag of our nation but to the Dissenting opinion its means more than just a flag. It means “White signifies purity and innocence, Red, hardiness & velour, and Blue, the color of the Chief (the broad band above the stripes) signifies vigilance, perseverance & justice." In this case the Dissenting opinion gave reasons why flag burning should be banned. Eventually Congress passed the Flag Protection Act of 1989. The Act banned flag burning regardless of whether the person burning the flag intended to cause offense to
The very first flag contained thirteen stars that were in a circle with the red and white stripes. As the nation grew, so did the flag, until the flag became what we know of today. & nbsp;
Every day, while facing the flag, American students exhibit their loyalty to the country by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Written in 1892, during the 400th celebration of Columbus Day, the pledge used in “ceremonies that would culminate in raising of the flag” (Pledge of Allegiance). The creation of the pledge resulted from one sole event, the Civil War. Before the American Civil War of 1861, the American flag used to be a rare sight for many people. The Civil War resulted in the rise of patriotism an...
President Roosevelt stated, “Yesterday, December 7, 1941-- a date which will live in infamy--the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan…. Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. The facts of yesterday speak for themselves. The people of the United States have already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our nation. As commander in chief of the Army and Navy I have directed that all measures be taken for our defense….I ask that the Congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on Sunday, December 7, a state of war has existed between the United States and the Japanese Empire,”¹
That was a childhood story that many people heard and believed. She was a seamstress in Philadelphia. In 1776, apparently George Washington had personally asked Miss Ross to design and make the first flag. That was a myth. Her grandson had told stories of how Betsy had created the flag. Although, Miss Ross had made a flag for the government it wasn’t the very first flag. People were mistaken when they believed the first flag because the flag she did design was a famous flag. Her flag had thirteen stripes and thirteen stars in a circular formation. This is a famous flag that first appeared in the 1970s and is very well-known. Some people ask who built and designed the very first flag of the United States. Well, Francis Hopkinson had built and designed the first flag. He was a congressman. He also helped build the Great Seal. Francis Hopkinson had an idea about designing a flag and he wanted to be to build something about building a symbol for the United States. Something to symbolize that the U. S was a free country and a country of justice and liberty. The first flag was designed on June 14, 1776. There was thirteen stripes that were alternating of red and white. There was also thirteen white stars on a navy blue background. Francis Hopkinson was the designer of the first flag of the United States. Betsy Ross was an old myth told by her
The American Flag may not look like much but it stands for the loyalty that every citizen in America has for their country. It resembles many people's love for the place they live. It also stands for the knowing that many people would die fighting for our nation. People have been loyal since America was founded and there will always be somebody that will pass on that loyalty to the flag. Another thing the flag stands for is the growing our country has done over many years.
However, some southerners would argue that the initial meaning of the Confederate flag had little association to anything (Prince, n.d.). The flag initially was viewed by many southern natives as a symbol of southern heritage and pride (World Book Student, 2016). As mentioned above, the flag was flown during the Civil War when southern states were attempting to secede from the northern states. For this reason, the flag is symbolic to southern natives because it symbolizes the beliefs of their ancestors; beliefs that many lost their lives for. Therefor, the flag presents a symbol of southern pride and
First I would like to include some information about our american flag and how it came about. In the British colonies of North America before the Revolution, each of the 13 colonies had its flag. On Jan. 2, 1776, the first flag of the United States was raised at Cambridge, Mass., by George Washington. Known as the Grand Union flag, it consisted of 13 stripes, alternate red and white, with a blue canton bearing the crosses of St. George and St. Andrew. Congress, on June 14, 1777, enacted a resolution “that the Flag of the United States be 13 stripes alternate red and white, that the Union be 13 stars white in a blue field representing a new constellation.” On Jan. 13, 1794, Vermont and Kentucky having been admitted to the Union, Congress added a stripe and a star for each state. Congress in 1818 enacted that the 13 stripes, denoting the 13 original colonies, be restored and a star added to the blue canton for each state after its admission to the Union. All of the states and territories of the United States also have their own flags. Betsy Ross created the first flag. Betsy would often tell her children, grandchildren, relatives, and friends of the fateful day when three members of a secret committee from the Continental Congress came to call upon her. Those representatives, George Washington, Robert Morris, and George Ross, asked her to sew the first flag. This meeting occurred in her home some time late in May 1776. George Washington was then the head of the Continen...
The colors are adopted from the U.N.I.A or Black Nationalist Flag. The Universal Negro Improvement Association constitution defines red, black, and green as the Pan-African colors. "Red representing the noble blood that unites all people of African ancestry, the color black for the people, Green for the rich land of Africa” . Alternatively, it was reported that Marcus Garvey projected the colors for the following reasons: Garvey said, “Red because of sympathy for Native Americans, the Green is sympathy for the Irish in their fight for freedom, and the Black for the color of the Negro” . The impulse to put forth a flag became even more urgent because of the white supremacist song that became extremely popular in the early 20th century, “Every Race Has a Flag but the Coon.”. The Red, Black and Green were officially confirmed as the Flag for African people at the 1920 Universal Negro Improvement Association Convention. After that occurred, it led Marcus Garvey to declare, “Show me the race or the nation without a flag, and I will show you a race of people without any pride. Aye! In song and mimicry they have said, ‘Every race has a flag but the coon.’ How true! Aye! But that was said of us four years ago. They can’t say it now.” . In the end, the Universal Negro Improvement Association flag became a symbol of Black liberation and unity in the United
Another view of the American flag is the colors red, white, and blue. Some Americans see the color red as blood for all the blood shed on the battlegrounds. Another color white for victory or triumph in our great nation of America. Lastly, the color blue for the sadness or sorrow felt because of the lives lost in war.
...o captivating. Additionally, it does make an extensive number of appearances at various ceremonies and great events, such as the opening ceremonies of sporting events and national holidays such as Independence and Memorial Day. However, “The Star Spangled Banner” embodies a much broader and more abstruse, cryptic connotation. It illustrates America’s attitude of perseverance when facing seemingly indomitable adversities or unachievable ambitions. It represents America’s unfaltering faith, traditional values, and ethical laws that have come to characterize America’s individuality. It signifies America’s past, a historic reminder that unites the people and instills, in their hearts, a profound sense of patriotism and glory. Most of all, “The Star Spangled Banner” symbolizes the truth of what America truly means–“the land of the free and the home of the brave”.
If you could see what I have titled this speech, I'm sure you'd be confused, but curious as to what it's about. I'll just tell you, it is called "The Problem With People," and if you don't believe there are any, oh you just wait. Clearly there are many problems with humans because we aren't perfect, but who is? Likewise, there is one problem in the United States, that I'm sure could vanish, but we choose to focus on other "more important" issues, such as politics or reputations.
Along with the white saltire, there is another flag, unofficial, but very important. This important flag is the Lion-Heart Rampant. The reason this flag exists is that of King Richard the first also known as “the Lion-Heart. “He introduced a heraldic device showing the rampant lion. After it was embedded into the Great Seal of Scotland and inhabited as the Scottish royal coat of arms.”