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| I AM THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA I am the flag of the United States of America. My name is Old Glory. I fly atop the worlds tallest buildings. I stand watch in America's halls of justice. I fly majestically over institutions of learning. I stand guard with power in the world. Look up and see me. I stand for peace, honor, truth and justice. I stand for freedom. I am confident. I am arrogant. I am proud. When I am flown with my fellow banners, my head is a little higher, my colors are truer. I bow to no one! I am recognized all over the world. I am worshipped- I am saluted. I am loved- I am revered. I am respected-- and I am feared. I have fought in every battle of every war for more then 200 years. I was flown at Valley Forge, Gettysburg, Shiloh and Appamatox. I was there at San Juan Hill, the trenches of France, in the Argonne Forest, Anzio, Rome, and the beaches of Normandy, Guam, Okinawa, Korea and KheSan, Siagon, Vietnam. I was there. I led my troops, I was dirty, battleworn and tired, but my soldiers cheered me and I was proud. I have been burned, torn and trampled on the streets of countries I have helped set free. It does not hurt, for I am invinsible. I have been soiled upon, burned, torn and trampled in the streets of my country. And when it's by those whom I've served in battle-- it hurts. But I shall overcome-- for I am strong. I have slipped the bonds of Earth and stood watch over the uncharterd frontiers of space from my vant age point on the moon. I have borne silent witness to all of America's finest hours. But my finest hour is yet to come. When I am torn into strips and used as bandages for my wounded comrades of the battlefield. When I am flown at half-mast to honor my soldier, or when I lie in the trembling arms of a grieving parent at the grave of their fallen son or daughter, I am proud. MY NAME IS OLD GLORY LONG MAY I WAVE. GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!! |
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