American flag in today’s society. Some believe patriotism is simply the act of supporting the decisions of the leaders of the country. Others say‚ to be patriotic‚ people should be outspoken and voice their oppositions to what is going on in the government. Opinions also differ on the idea of what the American flag represents. One opinion of the flags representation is that the flag represents our history‚ and the formerly mentioned idea of patriotism. Others believe the flag also represents our history
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Research Essay Flag desecration is intended as a political statement against our government and to evoke an emotional response fueled by a personal agenda. In reality‚ the American flag represents our country and not our government‚ along with the men and women of the armed forces‚ police forces‚ and firefighters that died in the line of duty. Even though flag desecration is protected under the First Amendment‚ it is still widely considered to be an insult and disrespect to anyone who has ever received
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In Jonathan Kozol‚ “Still Separate‚ Still Unequal”‚ he explains to a managerial audience how our school systems today may be more segregated than at any time since 1954. With this segregation comes two different educational lifestyles. In order for the author to express the unsatisfactory educational conditions in predominantly black schools he uses several different modes. The most common mode that he used were pathos. In the very beginning he used the word “disheartening” on page 203 to describe
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The American Flag On June 14‚ 1777 the new nation “America” now had a national flag. America is now a independent country and are on their own away from great Britain after winning the war. This paper will explore and inform you of the American flag history and significance. The American flag represents the United States freedom from Great Britain. Not only is the American flag a big significance to the United States‚ but it is a very good explanation of our country. The American flag shows the bond
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it right to burn a flag? If so why would someone do it? Maybe its because they feel that the united states isn’t really united as one. After reading the texts “American flag stands for tolerance” “My so called enemy” and “Texas vs. Johnson” the reader can understand the each of these texts supported information as to how different people from different religions and cultures should be accepted in our country. Also these texts tell the reader how the first amendment protects our rights to have freedom
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Australia. Then why do we proudly show this absurd flag that only represents our connections and history with Britain? A flag is a symbolic representation of its nation and people. We need a flag that can better reflect the values of the twenty first century Australia. I have created a new Australian flag that acknowledges all of its people and that reflects its status as a fully independent country but is still respectful of its British history. In this flag I have recognised Aboriginals and Torres Strait
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The Picture that United Us All Raising the Flag at Ground Zero is a photograph by Thomas E. Franklin. The photo depicts three firefighters raising an American flag while being surrounded by the rubble of the former World Trade Center in the aftermath of the September 11th terrorist attacks that took place in 2001. This picture captured the attention of the American media‚ and became synonymous with uniting the American public and creating a feeling of hope on one of the most tragic days in American
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Still Separate ‚ Still Unequal By Jonathan Kozol Summary •Jonathan Kozol’s "Still Separate Still Unequal" he explains how he visits various urban schools. The children voice their opinions and say how they feel forgotten and unimportant. They gave their view on their school and explained how they longed for better things like other children had. Kozol pointed out many problems with education such as unqualified teachers‚ lack of supplies‚ and schools on bad conditions. In urban schools most teachers
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National Flag A line by Mahatma Gandhi:- "A flag is a necessity for all nations. Millions have died for it. It is no doubt a kind of idolatry which would be a sin to destroy. The Indian National Flag is a horizontal tricolor standard with a band of deep saffron on the top‚ white in the middle and dark green at the bottom and with an Ashok Chakra at its center . The Saffron color signifies the strength and courage of the country. The white middle band‚ signifies peace and truth with the Dharma
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to be an American you need to have to believe in the rules that it was founded upon and trust in your abilities in order to succeed. You also need to respect your fellow Americans in the hopes that they will treat you with the same respect. The same rule applies with American flag. The American flag represents what America and its people have struggled through throughout 300 years in order to maintain peace in our country. The flag has been held in the highest honor for the entire lifetime of this
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