burning the flag has been protected under the First Amendment. Many attempts throughout the years have been made to overrule that decision.(Garbus Martin) In 1968‚ the Federal Flag Desecration Law was enacted. It prohibited any action of “contempt” against the flag. (Flag Burning and Desecration) Many Americans sacrifice their lives to keep our American Flag flying. Although many believe burning the American Flag is okay‚ it should be illegal. Some people believe that burning the flag as protest
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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
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Cicero. A flag‚ to some people may just be an object‚ to others it has meaning and an importance to them. In the editorial American Flag Stands For Tolerance‚ an American flag was burnt due to disagreement. The Supreme Court gives complete authorization for citizens to express themselves as they wish‚ as stated in the first Amendment “ Every citizen has the right to freedom of speech and expression”. However I am in complete disagreement towards the burning of any flag due to what the flag symbolizes
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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
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Case Study "The Day the Millwright Died" Aleksandra Turtova Mid-America Christian University I. EXECTUVIE SUMMARY Problem statement: In the high competitive market of work force every employee brings unique talents and skills that help companies grow and compete‚ producing more profits and impacting the society (DuPree‚ 2004). Facts given: Endorse concept of persons. Understanding and acceptance of diversity in people ’s gifts‚ talents and skills. Diversity as a tool
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Tran Thi Quynh My quynhmy2202@gmail.com 0126 447 9977 Tk 21/47 Nguyen Canh Chan‚ Cau Kho Ward ‚ District 1‚ HCMC Personal information Full name: Tran Thi Quynh My Date of birth: 22 February 1989 Place of birth: Gialai province Marital status: single Personal profile: Enthusiastic‚ open minded‚ willing to learn‚ can- do spirit‚ responsible. I have just graduated from International University and I had a chance to open my mind and experience the life in America within 4 months. I’m enthusiastic
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Revolutionary War‚ was a time of battle. Battle between the colonies and the British. The sole goal of this war was to gain independence from the British rule. Betsy Ross and her sewing abilities changed America and the colonies forever. We stand to this‚ we pledge to this simple piece of fabric‚ the American Flag. Betsy Ross being an upholstering apprentice sewed together the colonies one thread at a time! This important women in our history‚ real name‚ Elizabeth Griscom‚ was born January 1‚ 1752 in Philadelphia
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Battle Flag Chantell L. Bonham Atwood-Hammond High School Abstract In this research paper I will be discussing the controversies with the Confederate Battle Flag known today as the “Rebel Flag” and the “Beauregard Battle Flag”. In this paper‚ you will see the National Association of the Advancement for Colored People (NAACP)‚ this is an organization that helps protects colored people’s rights. I went about researching everything using the internet as my resource. My view on this topic
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How has Donne used characteristics typical of metaphysical poetry to convey his ideas in “Holy Sonnet: ‘This is my playes last scene’?” This is my playes last scene is one of Donne’s ‘Holy Sonnets’ embodying spiritual pain and struggling faith in Christianity. Numerous biblical allusions and morbid tone that are typical of metaphysical poetry‚ convey Donne’s fear of death and religious scepticism. The opening four lines depict the last moments of the speaker’s life through metaphoric comparisons
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I am very happy to be taking English this year. I have strengths I wish to expand on and weaknesses to improve. I have two main goals for this class this year. I hope with the help of my teacher and classmates I can make the most of this class. I am interested in English in many areas. For beginners‚ I would like to read novels. In the past‚ I would choose to read short‚ young adult books. Now I believe I am ready to read harder‚ more advanced books. I used to dread writing assignments‚ but I have
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