In this country‚ a person is very likely see the United States flag‚ also known as “Old Glory‚” flying high whether someone has it outside their house‚ it is near a public facility such as a school‚ or a young child could be waving it proudly on the Fourth of July. Although it is an iconic symbol in our country‚ not many people truly knows what it symbolizes or all the rules to respecting the flag. Do people really know the history behind it? If someone answered the question of what they know about
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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
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arisen again recently is the controversy of flag burning. The people that burn the flag claim they are making a statement; however‚ what is that statement? Is it appropriate to burn the flag as a statement of political discord or is it a disrespectful action that should be illegal? Below I will draw out the thoughts and reasoning behind both stances that have become a major issue in the U.S. again in the past several years. Although the dispute of flag burning has come before the Supreme Court several
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A: Because It Is Running By ”She smelled of soap and gorse flowers‚ of sunlight and bracken and earth‚ things living‚ things dying‚ things continuing in the same way”. These are the lines which end “Because It Is Running By” written by Jo Lloyd in 2009. In few words the last part of the extract summits the situation of the main character Wil and what the author wishes to criticize. While times go by and things live and die‚ his social background ties him to the spot where he was born‚ and he is
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History of the American Flag According to popular legend‚ the first American flag was made by Betsy Ross‚ a Philadelphia seamstress who was acquainted with George Washington‚ leader of the Continental Army‚ and other influential Philadelphians. In May 1776‚ so the story goes‚ General Washington and two representatives from the Continental Congress visited Ross at her upholstery shop and showed her a rough design of the flag. Although Washington initially favored using a star with six points‚ Ross
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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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Because of Love Emily is lonely‚ due to the fact she broke up with Mike. She broke up with him because of him and Mia making out. Anyways‚ Jayden‚ who has a crush on Emily‚ decided it is time to ask her out. She said yes. but before she did‚ she made him promise that he must not get into ANY trouble. And she meant it. He said “that’s a promise. I promise.” After a few months of dating‚ Jayden and Emily are happily a couple. Jayden decided to fix up a dinner for her. He went down an alley way
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I Died for Beauty‚ but was Scarce Emily Dickinson I died for Beauty -- but was scarce Adjusted in the Tomb When One who died for Truth‚ was lain In an adjoining room -- He questioned softly "Why I failed"? "For Beauty"‚ I replied -- "And I -- for Truth -- Themself are One -- We Brethren‚ are"‚ He said -- And so‚ as Kinsmen‚ met a Night -- We talked between the Rooms -- Until the Moss had reached our lips -- And covered up -- our names -- Emily Dickerson’s poetry often has similar
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Rachel Johnson Sept. 3‚ 2010 Most people would just mention their mom as the person who has greatly impacted their lives‚ but I would say my father as well affected my existence too before and after his death. Those two people mean everything to me‚ and without them and God of course I would surely be lost in this world we were destined to deal with as it came with its adversities and triumphs. My father was a man of hard‚ honest work and being a plumber was his way of earning a living for his
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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. Even though the Confederate flag was originally made for war‚ the true meaning of it is no longer there. It has been used to symbolize "white power" and other
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