It’s a grand old flag indeed that America celebrates on Flag Day, Sunday.
I Am The Flag
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I am the United States of America Flag.
I was born on June 14th, 1777
I stand for “One Nation Under God”.
I wave as a sentinel for freedom’s call.
I am the symbol by grace for liberty.
I lead the brave for freedoms cause.
I am the inspiration for world democracy.
I salute in silence over the honored dead.
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I fly through war and peace, strife and prosperity.
I acclaim honor, respect, and defend liberty.
I hail in a lofty position as justice for all.
My patriot’s standing strong to not let me fall.
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I am known for my red, white, and blue.
I am more than material of design and hue.
My national colors are recognized uniquely.
I am suspended for the spirit of equality.
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I keep the fires of patriotism burning.
I shall remain the bulwark of peace offering.
I am the US symbol of God’s freedom and grace.
I am “Old Glory” and proudly do I wave.
~Malta Jun 2006~
Here are some facts about the Stars and Stripes and events honoring it:
Flag City: In 1974, Congress designated Findlay in northwestern Ohio as Flag City, U.S.A. The flag-waving title was the result of a community effort led by Findlay resident John B. Cooke, who believed every house in Findlay should fly the flag on Flag Day.
By dawn’s early light: You’ve sung the first verse of the national anthem, but do you know the second, third and fourth? Read Francis Scott Key’s words inspired by the September 1814 bombardment of Baltimore’s Fort McHenry during the War of 1812 — americanhistory.si.edu/starspangledbanner/the-lyrics.aspx.
Quiz: How much do you know about the history of the flag? Take a Smithsonian Institution quiz at americanhistory.si.edu/ssb/.
On the moon: On July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong planted an American flag on the moon. The flag was specially structured to stand as if waving on the no-wind moon. See a NASA gallery of the lunar landing and flag planting at nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/lunar/apollo_11_30th.html
Folding: See an animated tutorial about the proper way to fold an American flag and other etiquette information at ushistory.org/betsy/flagetiq.html.
Star Spangled Banner
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There’s a Star Spangled banner
Waving high as freedoms reminder
Across the world stately displayed�
On this another honored Flag Day.
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“Old Glory” I am what you make me
I wave before your eyes and esteem
An insignia of the country’s adoption
On this anniversary of the Flag Resolution.
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A national flag is not merely a symbol
But a banner of history and future to hold.
The Stars and Stripes its connotations
Speaks for the people of our union.
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Again we salute our flag as we stand
For the adoption of our colors grand.
Stripes to honor the original thirteen
With a star for every state to redeem.
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So we acknowledge the Flag’s debut
Adorning the Red, White and Blue
Hailed high and waving in the breeze
The U. S. colors that expound liberty.
~Malta Jun 2009~
Take the time Sunday and wave your flag in honor of ‘Flag Day’. The U.S. is a proud nation and our colors are known world-wide for freedom’s cause. Nearly every nation on earth has benefited from the generosity and the support of the United States of America. I for one am a proud American and I do not apologize for our liberties and for helping other nations achieve those same liberties. Now is the time to stand up for our colors and boast ‘Proud to be an American’ just as Lee Greenwood sings in his titled song. May God continue to bless America as we are still a “Christian Nation” and we still site ‘One Nation Under God” in our National Pledge!
