The founders of Coral Gables imagined their city to be the embodiment of beauty and community. Coral Gables has certainly achieved recognition for its level of beauty; however, Coral Gables could improve the representation of its community. A considerable factor on the representation of its community is the flag design. Moreover, A flag represents the unity of a group to whomever falls under it, however if a flag design tends to be of an inadequate design then it won’t offer the representation the community deserves. The ideas revolving around flag designs are so essential there’s a scientific study of flags; it’s called Vexillology and there happens to be a group of flag experts in the U.S and Canada by the name of the Northern American Vexillological …show more content…
Roman Mars’s Ted X presentation offered comprehension on the importance of Flag design for a community and the information in his speech provides the framework for necessary flag design principles. Adequate flag designs build a strong sense of identity that a community could potentially obtain since superior flag designs that follow basic flag design principles, according to the North American Vexillogical Association, build pride within the community and improves the social cultural atmosphere. Superior flag designs of communities such as Chicago, Washington D.C and Indianapolis are so deeply embedded in the city’s social cultural atmospheres they are shown in apparel, bars, barber shops, rallies, and parades. Moreover, their city flags are so deeply embedded in the community that when an officer dies it’s the city’s flag that tend to be used at the ceremony not the U.S flag. When superior flags become part of the social cultural atmosphere of their city to represent the people who fall under it becomes iconic and memorable. For example, when you see U.S flags scattered throughout the country what does it represent? It represents the pride and sense of nationalism which in turn becomes iconic and memorable towards the group of people that fall under it which Phil Mercer underlines in his work from …show more content…
S, such as Milwaukee, which was considered one of the worst city flag designs in the U. S by the North American Vexillological Association. A few years ago, the aggravated Milwaukee citizens didn’t appreciate the awful flag design so they began the process of implementing a new flag design for their city and are close to city approval needed to do so. To improve the flag design for the city of Coral Gables, the community needs to be aware that inadequate flag designs correlate to less representation and a weaker identity for the community; which becomes a large basis for their individual identity. Moreover, Awareness on the matter can be established through discussion online and brick and mortar. Discussion online can spread through social media applications and forums such as Facebook, Twitter, and Reddit or even a custom website dedicated to the new flag movement. Brick and Mortar could be at educational institutions, government facilities and residential areas. I personally did a brick and mortar by building awareness of inadequate flag designs for my school, Coral Gables Senior High, through PowerPoint presentations. Furthermore, when a student creates awareness on a problem through PowerPoint, persuasive speech is one of the most fundamental concepts to gain more attention. Moreover, the plan consisted of presenting every period throughout the history classes, that way a majority of
When attempting to convince other to view an issue from a different standpoint, there are multiple different rhetorical strategies that can be utilized in order to effectively do so. In the article “Not by Math Alone,” by Sandra Day O’Connor and Roy Romer, the authors argue that school systems today lack the education needed to prepare students to take part in their government. O’Connor and Romer use a variety of persuasive techniques, including establishing credibility and presenting facts and evidence, to get the audience to see how rare civic learning is and why it is important for students to learn about these things. The authors instill trust in the audience as they provide information from credible sources that supports their purpose.
The dispute over whether Native American mascots should be used as a team symbol dates back to the 1970’s (Price 2). People differ on the basic issue, but there is a more important underlying principle. It is called freedom. Determining whether or not someone is harmed by a practice can reveal whether that practice can or should be morally justified. Wherein lies the truth about exercising the use of American Indian mascots? The reality is that they cannot be morally justified. The certainty is not ascertainable by way of any comparison to other similar phenomena. No such comparison can be made as none exits. Then, are not the only relevant voices those of the Indians themselves? If so, the truth regarding this imagery can only be discovered by conferring with the groups that are depicted. Only those portrayed should have a voice. Or at the very least, be heard louder and more clearly than those who are not mirrored in the representations.
In Johnny Cash’s song, The Ragged Old Flag it says, “In her own good land here she’s been abused. She’s been burned, dishonored, denied and refused.” To me this means that people have stopped honoring all that it stands for. The flag stands for all of the battles and sacrifices the United States has had to make to get it to where it is today. People
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
Although many corporations have contributed large sums of money to campaign for a new Mississippi flag, that would replace the existing 1894 Confederate flag and improve economic and racial relations throughout the state, chances are slim that a change will occur. Many Mississippians are simply not ready for change and few African-Americans are actually pushing for a change. Many Mississippians view the original flag as part of the state’s heritage and do not want to replace it with a new one. However, I believe it is in the best interest of the state of Mississippi to change the flag, not only to ease racial tensions, but also to boost economic conditions.
The colors red, white and blue did not have any real significance in America until their rights for freedom and territory were challenged. "The American flag played no significant role in American life until the Civil War, during the fight at Fort Sumter" (Goldstein 1). Then, to all northerners it became a symbol of pride and an object of "public adoration" (1). The flag was held in such high esteem that the Flag Protection Movement was created in 1890 so that there would be no commercialism of the object(2). The FPM felt as though politicians and merchants were "prostituting" the flag so, in 1900 they joined with the American Flag Association and made a set...
Have you ever believed that Betsy Ross designed the first flag of the United States? Well, that old childhood tale is false and a congressman names Francis Hopkinson created the first flag. The flag is an emblem of the U.S and shall never be disrespected. The flag, for some people, can just mean a piece of fabric, but for others the flag symbolizes much much more.
He connects the flag as more than a flag but as a symbol of the United States. “Before the bombardment in Baltimore Harbor, the Stars and Stripes had possessed little transcendent significance: it functioned primarily as a banner to identify garrisons or forts (Gelb).” Key makes a choice to refer to the flag though imagery and alliteration by describing the flag as a “star-spangled banner” and “broad stripes and bright stars.” Key also uses personification when describing the movements of the flag. He describes the flag as “gallantly streaming,” “fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses,” and “in triumph doth wave.”
The dissenting opinion to the previous idea is that the government's legitimate interest in preserving the symbolic value of the flag is, however, essentially the same that may have motivated a particular act of flag burning. The flag uniquely symbolizes the ideas of liberty, equality, and tolerance -- ideas that Americans have passionately defended and debated throughout our history. The flag embodies the spirit of our national commitment to those ideals. To the world, the flag is our promise that we will continue to strive for these ideals. To us, the flag is a reminder both that the struggle for li...
In 1776 the United States of America became a great nation, free from Britain's rule. We became a nation full of freedom and opportunity, symbolized by many great icons. The Statue of Liberty, the Liberty Bell, this great nations capitol, the District of Columbia, and the greatest of these icons, our American Flag. Our flag symbolizes to the world our strength, determination, and the rights and freedoms of our people. The very sight of it has given men the courage and willingness to sacrifice their own lives in order to protect what it symbolizes. But where did it come from? For more than a century it has been disputed by historians that the story of Betsy Ross, a widow from Philadelphia could be given the honor of handcrafting the first American Flag. So is it fact or a delightful fable that has weaved its way in as part of our American history?
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What is the American flag and what does it represent? For many Americans the flag represents freedom, pride, and justice. Our flag stands for freedom because of the many lives that had to be lost throughout history for us to be the nation we are today. The American flag stands for pride because of the many American soldiers men and women who lost their lives for us. Lastly, our flag stands for justice because in the United States no matter what crime we do we have the right to a fair trial.
Throughout American history, important, credible individuals have given persuasive speeches on various issues to diverse audiences.
...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”.