The True Meaning Behind The Flag
The flag of the United States passed the first flag act on June 14, 1777. But, what is the true meaning behind the flag? What does the red, blue, white, 13 stripes and 50 stars represent? Throughout history the united states had many changes to its flag but when the official flag was adopted it became a patriotic symbol to our nation.
Colonists-first flag was known as the grand union. It had 13 stripes,a red and white cross. The flag was in the navy until June 14,1777. Another Flag, was the Betsy Ross flag but this flag did not appear till the 1790’s. Fifteen stars and stripes was the first change to the flag it was our nation's flag from 1795 to 1818. Americans fought under many flags but rarely under the stars and stripes. Captain …show more content…
For example, red represents courage,White purity, blue vigilance perseverance and justice. The 50 stars represent each state, and the 13 stripes represent the original 13 states. Some nicknames for the flag today are Stars and stripes, old glory, and the star-spangled banner. Old glory was a nickname given to the flag by william driver a sea captain from Massachusetts.
According to, Eve Devereux the author of The New compact study guide identifier the flag with 15 stars and stripes inspired Francis Scott Key to write the star-spangled banner during the war of 1812. Later, the star spangled banner became the national anthem in 1931. The pledge of allegiance was written in 1892 by Francis Bellamy. Francis Bellamy was a socialist minister from Mount Morris New York.
The flag of the united states has been placed in many parts of the world.
According to, History of the american flag In 1963 A man by the name of Barry Bishop placed an american flag on Mount Everest. Also, Robert Peary an American explorer placed the flag on the North Pole. July 1969 Neil Armstrong was one of the first people to walk on the moon he was the person to set an american flag on the …show more content…
Francis Scott Key wrote it during the war of 1812. Then, in 1931 congress declared “ The star spangled Banner “ as the national anthem.As of today, the country continues to show respect towards the national anthem.
In addition, another song representing our country is “America the beautiful¨.This is one of the most well known song representing the our country . An american songwriter named Katharine Lee Bates wrote “ America the beautiful”’ in 1893 at the age of 34 . Samuel A. Ward then added music to the song we know today.The lyrics and rhythm of the song talk about the countries beauty.
The position of the flag is also important. For example, when the U.S flag is placed at half-staff it is to honor heroic people who have died. As well as, in parades the flag has to be in front of the marching line and (or) flags. According to the article The american flag written by Whitney smith it states when the flags are being fanned the U,S flag must be in the center at the highest point. Also, when placed on a casket the flag’s stars must be at the head and over the left shoulder of the
Colonists-first flag was known as the grand union. It had 13 stripes,a red and white cross. The flag was in the navy until June 14,1777. Another Flag, was the Betsy Ross flag but this flag did not appear till the 1790’s. Fifteen stars and stripes was the first change to the flag it was our nation's flag from 1795 to 1818. Americans fought under many flags but rarely under the stars and stripes. Captain …show more content…
For example, red represents courage,White purity, blue vigilance perseverance and justice. The 50 stars represent each state, and the 13 stripes represent the original 13 states. Some nicknames for the flag today are Stars and stripes, old glory, and the star-spangled banner. Old glory was a nickname given to the flag by william driver a sea captain from Massachusetts.
According to, Eve Devereux the author of The New compact study guide identifier the flag with 15 stars and stripes inspired Francis Scott Key to write the star-spangled banner during the war of 1812. Later, the star spangled banner became the national anthem in 1931. The pledge of allegiance was written in 1892 by Francis Bellamy. Francis Bellamy was a socialist minister from Mount Morris New York.
The flag of the united states has been placed in many parts of the world.
According to, History of the american flag In 1963 A man by the name of Barry Bishop placed an american flag on Mount Everest. Also, Robert Peary an American explorer placed the flag on the North Pole. July 1969 Neil Armstrong was one of the first people to walk on the moon he was the person to set an american flag on the …show more content…
Francis Scott Key wrote it during the war of 1812. Then, in 1931 congress declared “ The star spangled Banner “ as the national anthem.As of today, the country continues to show respect towards the national anthem.
In addition, another song representing our country is “America the beautiful¨.This is one of the most well known song representing the our country . An american songwriter named Katharine Lee Bates wrote “ America the beautiful”’ in 1893 at the age of 34 . Samuel A. Ward then added music to the song we know today.The lyrics and rhythm of the song talk about the countries beauty.
The position of the flag is also important. For example, when the U.S flag is placed at half-staff it is to honor heroic people who have died. As well as, in parades the flag has to be in front of the marching line and (or) flags. According to the article The american flag written by Whitney smith it states when the flags are being fanned the U,S flag must be in the center at the highest point. Also, when placed on a casket the flag’s stars must be at the head and over the left shoulder of the