It is the right of every American to proudly display the Flag of the United States at their home, their business, and elsewhere. When you "SHOW YOUR COLORS" you tell the world that you are proud to live in the "Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave." Throughout the proud history of America the U.S. Flag has been a steadfast symbol of Independence and Freedom, but it is so much more than that.
Many flags have flown over the geographical area that is the United States of America since explorers and settlers began making their way here in the 16th Century. During that period the flags of Spain, France, Holland, Sweden, and England provided the rallying point for the earliest Americans. The Flag of Great Britain, The Union Flag, flew over the 13 American Colonies that were to become the first 13 United States, from 1707 to 1775.
The Declaration of Independence severed all ties between the 13 American Colonies and Great Britain. For almost a full year after that first Independence Day, the flag of the new nation still bore the Union Jack among its red and white stripes. All of that changed on June 14, 1777 when the Marine Committee of the Second Continental Congress passed a resolution establishing a new design. The name of the "United Colonies" having been changed in September of the previous year, the resolution read... "Resolved, that the flag of the United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field representing a new constellation, a new nation." ...and, as they say, the rest is history.
"The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing."
How awesome is that? A living thing, tangible and real. From July 4, 1960 onward, our flag has flown with fifty stars. This then is our flag..."Old Glory"..."The Stars and Stripes". It was not imposed on us from a conquering people, or handed down from an existing culture. It says we are American, not because of religion or race, or because we have a king, a common language, or an aristocracy, but because we are free. It's red, white and blue stand for black, brown, red, yellow and white...every man, woman, boy and girl who has inherited or achieved the privilege of calling themselves a citizen of the United States of America. Cherish it, honor it and never forget what it stands for and all of those that have gone before that have paid the price for such a symbol as our American flag.
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Fly your flag today and take pride in being an American!
ENJOY!
~THE DOMESTIC CURATOR~
RONDA
We take the stars from Heaven, the red from our mother country, separating it by white stripes, thus showing that we have separated from her, and the white stripes shall go down to posterity representing liberty."
....George Washington
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Friday, January 18
IF YOU EVER WONDERED: The American Flag
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Based on the Amerike coat of arms, Bristol, England, which is also where America gets its name
ReplyDeleteThe American Flag represents more than just a symbol of patriotism; it's a reflection of the nation's history and values. Each star and stripe carries a story of freedom, unity, and resilience. Whether you're learning about its evolution or proudly displaying it, the American Flag continues to inspire a sense of national pride and identity. It's a powerful reminder of the principles that bind us together as a country.
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