I served Freedom is freedom. And, I fought for them to have the freedom to burn my Ol Glory. The flag I love and put down my life for. But still… freedom, is freedom is freedom. And, I am free. I agree with you, Kristy. And I am a Vietnam combat veteran. Freedom is freedom, for sure! And I am also free. I just hope we remain that way what with all the crazy stuff going on in our great country today. I have enjoyed reading all of the comments. It is so good that we have a different thoughts.
Most of us have answered the question as it has been asked. It is not something to argue over. A personal thought is just that, it is personal. It is wonderful that there are so many wonderful personal thoughts about our wonderful flag.
I myself have felt that the red is for blood of all that have died in service for our great country, and paid the ultimate price. I think of white as having a pure heart, and blue is for the freedom that we have because of those who had a pure heart and gave their lives for our freedom. This is not what the historic meanings are, but it is my personal thoughts. The men and women who have fought so freely for our freedom should never be forgotten.
May we forever pray for the freedoms that we have, to live on and never be taken away. When we see our flag, may we always remember the brave men and women who have so freely fought for out great Country. No matter if they are alive of passed, we need to remember them all.
Freedom is not free. Red for the blood spilled in the war with Britain. White for the snow at Valley Forge. Blue for the sky over our new land. Stars for a new constellation in a new world. Red the blood lost in the name of freedom. Blue freedom and or virtue. I love all the comments made about this country I love so much.
May we as Americans live up to the high standards set by all the meanings. I was taught that Red stood for the blood of the fallen military, white represents the bandages. The color blue signifies justice for all, as well as vigilance and perseverance. A reminder that we must remain watchful and strong. The color white stands for purity and innocence. Pure, because we are independent from other countries and hold true to our ideals. Found from a book about the symbolism of the American Flag published in by the House of Representatives we read:.
Alternating in red and white, t he 13 stripes also represent the 13 original colonies that joined together to declare their independence from Britain in order to establish themselves as a sovereign nation. How did the iconic red, white, and blue come to be? These shades now synonymous with freedom, equality, and baseball inspire patriotic pride throughout the country.
The rich story behind these historic hues may surprise you. What is known is that the first unofficial national flag, called the Grand Union Flag or the Continental Colours, was raised at the order of General Washington near his headquarters outside Boston, Mass. The flag had 13 alternating red and white horizontal stripes and the British Union Flag in the canton. The first official national flag, also known as the Stars and Stripes, was approved by the Continental Congress on June 14,
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