Flag_Of_The_United

I am the flag of the United States of America. My name is Old Glory. I fly atop the world's 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 a little 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 than 200 years. I have flown at Valley Forge, Gettysburg, Shiloh and Appamatox. I was there at San Jaun Hill, the Normandy, Guam,Okinawa, Korea and KheSan, Saigon, Vietnam, know me! I was there I lead 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 invincible.

I have been soiled upon, burned, torn and trampled in the streets of my country, and when it's done 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 uncharted frontiers of space from my vantage point on the moon. I have borne silent witness to all of America's finest hours, but my finest hours are yet to come.

When I am torn into strips and used as bandages for my wounded comrades on the battlefied, 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!