What does the flag mean to me? To me the flag symbolizes a nation that allows you to be who you want to be‚ as well as the brave men and women who fought wars to protect the freedom and democracy of our nation. The flag is symbol of The United States of America. I see why a lot of people get upset over the desecration of the flag‚ it’s insulting to those who served in the military‚ and as well it’s an insult to those who had family or friends that have served. The first amendment protects
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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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History of American Flag. For more than 200 years‚ the American flag has been the symbol of our nation’s strength and unity. It’s been a source of pride and inspiration for millions of citizens. And the American Flag has been a prominent icon in our national history. Here are the highlights of its unique past. On January 1‚ 1776‚ the Continental Army was reorganized in accordance with a Congressional resolution which placed American forces under George Washington’s control. On that New Year’s
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the teachers. The same logic should be carried out with regard to the burning of the American flag. The burning of the flag is extremely unpatriotic and most likely would only be committed by someone who was antipathetic towards the United States. “The flag stands for our nation but also for its values: freedom‚ justice‚ independence‚ equality and ultimately‚ the people themselves. An attack on the flag isn’t just an issue of fundamental disagreement with the government but rather an attack on our
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The American flag is one of our most precious pieces of history. We wave it high in the sky to show that our freedom will never die and we will always fight for it‚no matter how violent or how dangerous that journey shall be. The American flag has gone through many phases and changes. It first stared back in 1775‚ when the American ships in New England flew a white flag with a green pine tree and a saying - "An appeal to heaven." Along with the serpent‚ the 13 stars and 76 stars-our flag finally has
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There are many symbols in the story; for example‚ black cigar‚ tuxedos‚ and the flag tattoo. The flag tattoo represents the American dream‚ something that the black boys were not able to have or achieve. The unknown narrator is one of the brighter students in the community and is given the opportunity to give a speech‚ but to give the speech‚ he has to go through many difficulties. First‚ he had to fight his other colored boys and second‚ he got electrocuted attempting to pick up coins— which turned
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National Flag of India is a horizontal rectangular tricolour of deep saffron‚ white and India green; with the Ashoka Chakra‚ a 24-spoke wheel‚ in blue at its centre. It was adopted in its present form during a meeting of the Constituent Assembly held on 22 July 1947‚ when it became the official flag of the Dominion of India. The flag was subsequently retained as that of the Republic of India. In India‚ the term "tricolour" (Hindi: तिरंगा‚ Tirangā) almost always refers to the Indian national flag. The
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countries. Each country has their flag‚ anthem and other items that make them unique as a whole country. For instance‚ I believe that the Canadian flag is well known for the simplicity‚ its colours and the maple leaf. It is divided by three different columns. Two of those columns have the exact same width and the same colour that are red. The other column is white and wider because it has the maple leaf in the center of the flag. The way I view the Canadian flag is that is simple and easy to remember
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Australian icons Flag of Australia Adopted • 3 September 1901 • The flag includes the Southern Cross‚ Union Flag (The Union Jack) and Commonwealth Star. The Commonwealth Star (also known as the Federation Star‚ the Seven Point Star‚ or the Star of Federation) is a seven-pointed star symbolising the Federation of Australia which came into force on 1 January 1901. Coat of arms of Australia Adopted • 19 September 1912 • Granted by King George V; an earlier design was granted by King Edward VII
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EVOLUTION OF THE PHILIPPINE FLAG The Katipunan (1892 - 1897) | The First KKK (Kataastaasan at Kagalanggalang Katipunan ng Mga Anak ng Bayan--The Highest and Most Honorable Society of the Sons of the Nation) Flag (1892) With the establishment of the Katipunan‚ Andres Bonifacio requested his wife‚ Gregoria de Jesus‚ and with the help of Benita Rodriguez to create a flag for the society. De Jesus created a simple red flag bearing the society’s acronym‚ KKK‚ in white and arranged horizontally at
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