Flags of Our Fathers is a book written by James Bradley about the five United States Marines and one Navy Corpsman who are photographed raising the flag at the battle of Iwo Jima. This battle is significant because it was one of, if not the most costly and gruesome battle fought in the Pacific during World War II. John Bradly, the author's father, Rene Gagnon, Ira Hayes, Mike Strank, Harlon Block, and Franklin Sousley are the men in the renowned photograph pictured on the cover. The last 3 men mentioned died later during the battle. Three men were Privates, Strank was a Seargeant, and Block was a Corporal who reported to Strank. John Bradley was a Navy Corpsman who was tasked with providing first aid to the…
What do you consider when you hear the words red, white, and blue? Do you naturally think about the flag of the United States of America? Our flag, as we probably see it today, is not the first flag with stars and stripes to be made. After the original thirteen colonies declared independence in 1776, Betsy Ross would sew the first U.S. Flag displaying the colors red, white and blue. The First Continental Congress on June 14, 1777, changed the shape of the stars from the circle pattern of the Ross design to the block shape we recognize today. Congress would give meaning to the colors of the flag in 1777. White would imply purity and innocence; red would be hardiness and valor; blue would become vigilance, perseverance…
In the book Flags of Our Fathers by James Bradley is a novel about the brave men in the past wars. "From a guy who is proud he's a Marine and in his country's service" (Ira Hayes, 77). Is a quote showing how proud the soldiers and marines are for serving our country. John Bradley kept to himself regarding his memories of Iwo Jima, the flag raising and what followed. As a result, in order to write this book, his son, James, set out to research the lives of his own father, from Appleton, Wisconsin; Rene Ragnon, from Manchester, New Hampshire; Harlon Block, from the Rio Grande Valley of Texas; Franklin Sousley, from Hilltop, Kentucky; Mike Strank, a Czech immigrant raised in Franklin Borough, Pennsylvania; and Ira Hayes,…
Betsy Ross is considered the original creator of the American Flag while it was still a developing nation. She lived for a total of 84years which is from 1752-1836. Unfortunately, many people think of Betsy as an average woman in the 18th century. This is because there is no proof of the fact that she created the flag. It is not established as a historical fact, since there is no historical evidence, and therefore, many people consider this statement to be a myth. Betsy purposely chose the colors on the American flag because they resembled certain aspects of our country. Red showed valor, white displayed innocence, and blue resembled vigilance. The general of the Continental Army at the time, George Washington, came to Mrs. Ross’ house and…
Defenders of the confederate flag claim that it represents "heritage, not hate." How can any good come out f a flag that has caused an immense negative impact? the confederate flag represents a split in our nation and symbolizes discrimination, therefore it should be banned. Continuing, the flag has also caused violence and inequality.…
Wanting to keep the flag around for heritage reasons in museums and places that preserve past flags is completely okay. Whenever it comes to wearing the flag or flying it on important buildings under the American flag is where it becomes inappropriate. Coski (2005) states that in the 1980s the NAACP tried to rally or annul the use of the Confederate Beauregard Battle Flag in states and emblems. Coski shares my current opinion that Southern states should not banish the Beauregard Battle Flag but yet try to understand that its role and meaning are different for different groups of people. The flag should just be retired to museums.…
The confederate flag originally stood for southern pride, but most people argued it stood for racism, slavery, and hatred. The negative connotation of the flag did not come until after the Confederacy adopted the flag in 1863. The leaders of the Confederate Army in Virginia wanted a distinctive flag, so they could distinguish themselves from the United States. There were three versions of the confederate flag. The first flag was greatly disliked because of its strong resemblance to the United States flag. The second flag incorporated the battle flag for Virginia and did not last because of aesthetic reasons. The third flag also resembled the battle flag for Virginia, with an all white background and a red vertical stripe, resulting in the third flag not lasting very…
When one hears the words red, white, and blue the immediate thought travels to the American flag, but there is another red, white, and blue in the United States; the Confederate flag. There are many conflicting thoughts surrounding the Confederate flag. Is it a symbol or racism because of its historical significance or is it a symbol of “Southern Pride” because the South created it? The Confederate flag is seen as a symbol of racism because of the leaders who succeed from the Union and stood under the flag, the racial tension created in school districts, and the statistics recorded.…
The flag of the great state of Georgia has been changed and rearranged 4 times. Out of those four flags, 3 of them were controversial. They were controversial because they bore a resemblance to a flag that is referred to as the confederate flag. The current flag that represents our amazing state today carries a lot of meaning. This meaning is different for many people which in turn, makes the flag a very controversial topic. Some people see it as a gem of our history while other people see it as a bearer of segregation and racism. Many people believe that this flag should be changed while other believe that the flag should stay the way it is. I believe that the Georgia state flag should be made anew. The flag should be changed because it causes tension and separation throughout the state of Georgia and because it has a negative meaning.…
The Confederate flag is more than just a simple flag used to represent the people. Behind the Confederate flag, lays a story to be told. The flag is a symbol of history not hatred. Many men and women served and died under the Confederate flag to keep their independence.…
According to Take it Down: the Confederate Flag means Treason, “After the Emancipation Proclamation, after Appomattox, and after the 13th Amendment, slavery was as dead as Marley's doornail, and so was the Confederate flag, which practically disappeared from popular view until D. W. Griffith's infamous epic, The Birth of a Nation. It was taken up again by the second Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s[…].” This quote is illustrating the fact that this flag was not used for quite some time after the Civil War until it became the background to one of the most well known radical racism groups in the United States to this day. Later on the same article says, ”It was taken up again by segregationists in the 1950.” Not only was the flag used on a radical racial group, it was also the flag used for people against desegregation in the 1950’s. These quotes show the use for the flag in its true meaning; a symbol for…
Did you know that on February 15, 2016, Canada's national flag turned 51 years old ? Canada's national flag is relatively a recent event. The idea of a new flag was inaugurated by Canadian Prime minister Lester B. Pearson. The proposal caused a lot of controversy and commotion. In 1964, a flag committee formed to settle issues. The maple leaf design by George Stanley based on the Royal Military College of Canada was chosen. National flags are not just used to fly in the air as a decoration piece. They have a much deeper and a consequential meaning to them. Just as for any country, the Canadian flag strengthened Canada's rise as a nation. Canada's flag illustrates the country's independence, military appreciation and unity.…
Our flag represents many things. The stars in our flag represent each state in the United States. Did you know that the stars also represent people’s dreams to “reach for the stars?” Also, the stripes represent the original 13 colonies. The colors in our flag also signify significant things.…
The Confederate Flag. An object of being proud to some people. To other people this flag is a symbol of the old days and racism. What is the right way and what is the wrong way to interpret this flag. I believe the Confederate flag is one of the symbol that need to be taken down, but not for the reason you may believe. I believe the Confederate flag should be taken down because this is a nation of equality. One of the aims for this society is to become integrated again, especially within the school system. With the meaning behind the flag and the disagreements why not take down the flag and only fly the United States flag, and along with the flag take out all stereotypes.…
The First KKK Flag (1892). Three big white KKK letters arranged horizontally at the center of a rectangular piece of red cloth (locally called "kundiman"). The color red symbolized the courage of the Katipuneros who stood ready to fight for freedom and shed their blood if need be. This was the flag which was unfurled during the "First Cry of Nationhood" at the vicinity of North Manila in August 1896.…