The American Flag Research Paper
Former President Woodrow Wilson once said, “This flag, which we honor and under which we serve, is the emblem of our unity, our power, our thought, and 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 topic of the American Flag, most of us will readily agree that it is the well-known icon of
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Patriotism is an emotional attachment to a nation which an individual recognizes as their homeland. Singing the national anthem and reciting the pledge of allegiance are two forms of patriotism. These two icons represent our American Flag as we face and stand up while we recite the anthem. Former Vice President Dan Quayle said, “This proud display of, and devotion to, the symbol of our nation is uniquely. It is how we reaffirm the fact that we are indeed “one nation” and that whatever our other differences, there are core values Americans hold in common: a belief in dignity of the individual…” (Vice President Quayle, Our Flag). Former Vice President Quayle further explains how our flag symbolizes America as “one nation.” Independence Day is also another sign of patriotism. The day we declared independence from Great Britain (July 4, 1776), is a day celebrated by almost all Americans. American citizens are very prideful of the fact that we overcame the war with Great Britain in 1776. Imagine how the American’s reacted when a British soldier could live in their house and must be fed whenever they want, also known as the Quartering Act. The unfairness of it all caused an uprising and America definitely did not want to be bossed around by the British. Although others may say standing and saying the pledge of allegiance is something we don’t have to, it is still something that keeps us patriotic to our country. Imagine all the things America has done to keep us where we are at right now. We have many privileges than most countries and it is something to be proud
Patriotism is an emotional attachment to a nation which an individual recognizes as their homeland. Singing the national anthem and reciting the pledge of allegiance are two forms of patriotism. These two icons represent our American Flag as we face and stand up while we recite the anthem. Former Vice President Dan Quayle said, “This proud display of, and devotion to, the symbol of our nation is uniquely. It is how we reaffirm the fact that we are indeed “one nation” and that whatever our other differences, there are core values Americans hold in common: a belief in dignity of the individual…” (Vice President Quayle, Our Flag). Former Vice President Quayle further explains how our flag symbolizes America as “one nation.” Independence Day is also another sign of patriotism. The day we declared independence from Great Britain (July 4, 1776), is a day celebrated by almost all Americans. American citizens are very prideful of the fact that we overcame the war with Great Britain in 1776. Imagine how the American’s reacted when a British soldier could live in their house and must be fed whenever they want, also known as the Quartering Act. The unfairness of it all caused an uprising and America definitely did not want to be bossed around by the British. Although others may say standing and saying the pledge of allegiance is something we don’t have to, it is still something that keeps us patriotic to our country. Imagine all the things America has done to keep us where we are at right now. We have many privileges than most countries and it is something to be proud