Flag of the United States

The flag of the United States is our national symbol and our most important symbol of all; it symbolizes our nation’s strength and pride. Due to its high values and symbolism, by 1932, forty-eight states had adopted the flag desecration laws to legally protect and restrict desecration of the flag of the United States. However, these flag desecration laws only lasted until 1989, because in 1989, in the Texas v Johnson case, the United States Supreme Court recognized that flag desecration as a form

The very first flag for the United States to have was the Grand Union Flag, in the years 1775-1777. The design of this flag was thirteen red and white stripes, with the red cross of St. Georgia, England along with the white cross of St. Andrew, Scotland in a blue field. The final split between the between the colonies and Great Britain brought the removal of the British Union from our flag. Shortly after came the stars on a blue field. By June 14, 1777 the Flag Resolution was passed, which is now

disrespect the flag, than to allow the government to repress our birth rights by banning desecration of the flag. Deemed offensive by many citizens, and a form of symbolic speech by others, the constitutionality of flag desecration has been in question since the late 1800s. Desecration of the United States flag is constitutional, as a form of symbolic speech and protected under the First Amendment, even though many citizens do find it offensive. The flag has been a symbol for the United States for decades

The Flag of the United States practically owns us. We committed to be owned when we first became citizens, and that flag means a lot to me and my family. Sacrifice is one of the things the flag means to me. My grandad and grandpa both served in wars, and sacrificed themselves to the flag. My grandpa Dave has served in 2 or 3 wars, and I don’t know which ones because I was very little. My grandad Doc served in 7 wars, but I only know one, which is Vietnam. Justice is another part of the flag. I

Burning the United States Flag Through the years of America, there have been multiple accounts of flag desecration. Flag desecration is a term that is used to describe a various set of acts that intentionally destroy, damage, or mutilate a flag in public, and in this case, the American flag. Citizen’s typically doing this treasonous act when they want to make a political point against their country or policies in the country or another country. Some of these actions include: burning it, urinating

14, 1787, The Second Continental Congress passed the Flag Resolution Act that states: "That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.”(Cite) Flag Day is observed on every June 14 for the sacred symbol of the United States of America of what is the Flag. As each star increased on the flag, turmoil on how the flag should or should not be treated also grew. Many americans

American flag is right or not. In this certain situation, a group of students gathered at a park to protest terrorism. During this, some students got out of hand a set the American Flag on fire. The students had a permit to protest however they did not have a permit to burn the flag. Therefore, all participants got arrested by the police. While some people feel it's wrong to burn the country's flag, others say it isn’t since it is protected by the first amendment. Burning the American flag is protected

Could disrespecting the flag of the United States of America considered patriotic? It all depends on the scenario. In the article “Patriotism” by Igor Primoratz, he mentions the philosophical study conducted by Stephen Nathanson, who states patriotism is defined as “Special affection for one’s country”, “Special concern for the well-being of the country”, and “Willingness to sacrifice to promote the country’s good.” These properties can be seen through a number of different scenarios–including protests

American Flag In this paper I am going to talk about the history of the American Flag and what makes it uniquely American. There are many reasons why the flag is uniquely American, one being that it is the American Flag. I am going to cover a lot of important facts about the flags history all the way to the present day flag. Ill cover the process of creating the flag and much more. The flag of the United States of American, also known as the American flag, is the national flag of the United States

The Importance of Flag Detail In today’s society, the American flag is a symbol of freedom, liberty, and justice among a number of other values. As Americans, we value the flag for its representation during the revolutionary war and the everlasting significance of today. As soldiers, we pledge to honor, serve, and protect the flag and the United States of America at all cost. In this paper, the relationship between the American flag and the United States Army will be explored through the