Patriotism Patriotism begins with knowing some historic background of one’s country. The following is a short intro to pass through the timeline of USA’s history. Most Americans have heard that Columbus sailed the ocean blue in 1492. He came to what is now America. Several years pass and George Washington becomes the first president. This is when the constitution is ratified. The constitution declares our freedoms as American citizens. States begin to form, such as Vermont and Kentucky. They were the first two states to be admitted to the United States. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson had the presidential terms in the late 1700s and early 1800s. Many other states are added and life goes on in America about 60 more years and there becomes a separation in the nation. Abraham Lincoln is the president at this time of the Civil War. The civil war was multiple wars fought between the north and south states of the same country, America. The north side was the free land, African Americans weren’t being held as slaves. The south side had enforcing laws that made African Americans slaves. The 20th century comes with many inventions that benefit the human way of living. Alaska and Hawaii were the two last states to enter into America. The addition of these two states brings on the most recent and improved American flag. Our nation’s flag is based on our 50 states. July 4th is celebrated annually, when we commonly see red, white, and blue. This can be figured as patriotism! American’s celebrate and enjoy each other’s company. Some sit by a fire and others enjoy by watching fireworks. The flag is celebrated and is a symbol for freedom. This flag was adopted in 1777—when only thirteen colonies existed. “The flag of the USA [should] be thi... ... middle of paper ... ...rate the alliance between the two during the Revolutionary War in 1886. Its now a National Monument where people can tour and visit. It is known as a worldwide symbol of freedom and democracy. It represents hope and an opportunity for those looking for a better life in America. Lady Liberty was designed based off of the Roman goddess Libertas—who also represents freedom from tyranny and oppressed. Lady Liberty has a broken chain at the bottom of her feet that is not very well seen. This symbolizes continually moving on and forever bringing freedom to others. There are different views on patriotism. A good way to show your patriotism and pride is to be an unselfish human being, putting other needs before your own, sacrificing yourself for the benefit of others. Express your pride by celebrated on July 4th with the American flag and a theme of red, white, and blue.
In order to help answer this question let’s being by defining what a flag is. The proponents (veterans, Citizens Flag Alliance, and other organizations of this type) of the amendment for protection of the flag define the flag as a “cultural artifact with meaning significance, and usage determined by the particular system employing it (Guenter 18).” Some flag historians have recognized the impact of culture on the shifting significance and usage of the national banner, although no one has ventured a full-scale probe of the subject (Guenter 16). The flag in the beginning was a symbol of freedom and enlightenment. The flag design has even changed. The very first flag contained thirteen stars that were in a circle with the red and white stripes. As the nation grew so did the flag, until the flag became what we know of it today.
Every day, while facing the flag, American students exhibit their loyalty to the country by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Written in 1892, during the 400th celebration of Columbus Day, the pledge used in “ceremonies that would culminate in raising of the flag” (Pledge of Allegiance). The creation of the pledge resulted from one sole event, the Civil War. Before the American Civil War of 1861, the American flag used to be a rare sight for many people. The Civil War resulted in the rise of patriotism an...
There have been the fights for our freedom and fights against each other. Through all of the battles, the American flag stood strong and proud. There have been many sacrificed deaths for our freedom. The flag stands for every person that ever gave up their life for the good of our country. The people that were at the front line standing proud for our nation are the real heros. That is what the flag really stands for. The everyday citizens that continue to fight while we continue our normal lives. Many people may not think of the American flag as much but it stands for so much more than just what our eyes can
The Civil War marked a defining moment in United States history. Long simmering sectional tensions reached critical when eleven slaveholding states seceded from the Union and formed the Confederate States of America. Political disagreement gave way to war as the Confederates insisted they had the right to leave the Union, while the loyal states refused to allow them to go. Four years of fighting claimed almost 1.5 million casualties, resulting in a Union victory. Even though the North won the war, they did a horrible job in trying to win the peace, or in other words, the Reconstruction era. Rather than eliminating slavery in the South, the Southerners had a new form of slavery, which was run by a new set of codes called "Black Codes”. With the help of President Johnson, the South continued their plantations, in essence becoming exactly what they were before the war. Overall, the South won Reconstruction because in the end they got slavery (without the name), they got an easy pass back into the Union, and things reverted back to the way they had been prior the war.
Patriotism can be defined as devoted love, support, and defense against one’s country. John F. Kennedy, in his inaugural address stated, ‘‘Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.’’ The soldiers at Iwo Jima were patriots that fought wars and lost men for our country. They were devoted to America and this is evident because the remaining soldiers raised the Flag in awareness. The citizens that died on September 11, 2001 were not soldiers, however, they did lose their lives for our country. That is why the firemen raised a flag in the wake of this horrible tragedy. Patriotism takes on many aspects and this is evident within the photographs from these two events. The raising of the flag at Iwo Jima
The colors of the Flag may be thus explained: The red is for valor, zeal and fervency; the white for hope purity, cleanliness of life, and rectitude of conduct; the blue, the color of heaven, for reverence to God, loyalty, sincerity, justice and truth.
Our flag stands for freedom because of the many lives that were lost throughout history for us to be the nation we are today. On September 11, 2001 when the Twin Towers were hit, it
In 1776 the United States of America became a great nation, free from Britain's rule. We became a nation full of freedom and opportunity, symbolized by many great icons. The Statue of Liberty, the Liberty Bell, this great nations capitol, the District of Columbia, and the greatest of these icons, our American Flag. Our flag symbolizes to the world our strength, determination, and the rights and freedoms of our people. The very sight of it has given men the courage and willingness to sacrifice their own lives in order to protect what it symbolizes. But where did it come from? For more than a century it has been disputed by historians that the story of Betsy Ross, a widow from Philadelphia could be given the honor of handcrafting the first American Flag. So is it fact or a delightful fable that has weaved its way in as part of our American history?
The quote "Martin Luther King didn't just carry a piece of cloth to symbolize his belief in racial equality; he carried around an American flag" by Adrian Cronauer really makes you think about what the American Flag stands for. The American Flag is not just a piece of fabric. The American Flag symbolizes so many things our great nation was founded on. The American Flag stands for equality for all, freedom, and tolerance. Our founding fathers wanted something to symbolize everything their new nation would stand for. In the end our founding fathers chose to make a flag with thirteen stripes representing our original thirteen colonies with thirteen stars also representing our original thirteen colonies. This flag still has thirteen stripes but now has fifty stars representing all fifty states in our nation (History). The American flag represents a nation shaped by more than two hundred years of history.
The United States Revolutionary Flag otherwise known as the “Betsy Ross Flag”. The Flags exterior resembles very closely to the United States Flag but differs in the amount of stars the flag bears. The flag shows 13 starts instead of the 50 stars the United States Flag shows. The 13 stars resemble the 13 colonies . The distinction of the flag is how the stars are arranged, in a circle. “In 1877, author Alfred B. Street (1811 - 1881) places the flag at the 1777 surrender of General Burgoyne, and understood the circle of stars to represent equality among the American states” (Wikipedia. “Betsy Ross Flag”). Many people have tied the true meaning to the flag to history. Researchers and historians believe that the stars could resemble the United St...
By the late 1800’s, an organized flag protection movement was born in reaction to recognize commercial and political misuse of the flag. Illinois, Pennsylvania and South Dakota became the first states to adopt the Flag Discretion Statue after supporters failed to get federal legalization. Although by 1942, all states adopted the Flag Discretion Laws. This law prohibits any markings on the flag whether for commercial, political, or other purposes. People can not use the flag in any kind of advertising. The people of the United States may never publicly mutilate, trample, deface, disregard the flag.
The American flag, which has been a symbol of the United States for over two hundred years has an amazing history. In 1775, the colonist flag was flown on the ship named Alfred and the flag became known as the “Alfred Flag”. The flag eventually inspired the Pledge of Allegiance. Betsy Ross assembled a new flag in May of 1777. This flag had 13 alternating red and white stripes and 13 white stars on a blue background in the upper left hand corner. Red stands for hardiness, the white represents purity and innocence, the blue color symbolizes vigilance, perseverance, and justice. William Driver nick named this flag “Old Glory”. When a new state was added to the union another star was added as well. The flag has been flown in various locations that included, Robert Perry taking the flag and flying it at the North Pole, Barry Bishop placing it on Mt Everest, and Neil Armstrong setting it on the Moon. Daily, the flag is flown from sunrise to sunset. June 14 is celebrated as Flag Day. The History of the American Flag is fascinating.
The firefighters who took their time out of trying to clean up all the rebel, made sure the flag was raised at ground zero. That is what patriotism is and shows what it means to have true love for your country. There are many other ways to show patriotism to your country. When the National Anthem is on, we stand, put our hand on our hearts, and remove our hats. When we say the Pledge of Allegiance, we stand with our hand on our heart and remove our hats as well. It is also required that we stand in silence and face the flag during the National Anthem and Pledge of Allegiance. We are thanking the people who have fought for our country and have protected our freedom and the people who are still defending our country. Patriotic also means to be respectful of one’s kind. In the Declaration of Independence, it clearly states that all men and women are created equal. The Declaration of Independence is what this country was built upon and what it was known for. The world and society are built upon hate when we should be respecting one another and not judging them for their color and religion. The U.S. was known for accepting everyone in for who they are and not what they look
Fourth of July is a time where family comes together to enjoy great food and see great fireworks. Coming from Puerto Rico I didn’t know the meaning of Fourth of July, my family and I just knew what to plan out. It means so much more when knowing the history on it because this day means a lot to this country. Many Americans forget that we have so much freedom to live our lives they way we choose to, it’s a time where we remind each other that this is the land of the free. The very first Fourth of July experience I had was at my aunt’s house; she was the only one in the family that was living in the United States.
In just about every small town USA throughout the country, it is not uncommon to see almost every house displaying Old Glory in front of it. Fifty stars and thirteen bars flapping in the breeze. Every time I pull up to my house, the American Flag we have mounted on our front porch definitely has that warm, homegrown feeling to it.