Facing the Flag

Firemen Raising the Flag at Ground Zero is another comparable photograph that was taken by Thomas E. Franklin on September 11, 2001 in New York City. Similarly to the photograph by Joseph Rosenthal, this photograph contains three American firefighters raising an American flag at Ground Zero of the World Trade Center after the horrible terrorist attacks that occurred on this day. This photograph was issued all over the world appearing on the covers of newspapers, on news stations, on posters, and…

James Bradley’s father ’s war experience. It is based on the memories of Iwo Jima and raising of the flag. After his father's death in 1994, James found a letter his father had written to his parents from Iwo Jima, calling the flag raising "the happiest moment" of his life. It is from the letter that James made the book “Flags of our Father.” In chapter two, James wrote about each one of the flag raisers and their stories. One of them is John Bradley, nicknamed cabbage, a veteran of WWI.…

Do you the people of the USA think the flag should be taken and kept down, the Confederate Flag? The flag is more than hate it is a meaning of heritage and symbol of war(Controversies). The killing in the church that left nine black people dead was the reason the flag was removed(Controversies). The flag was in the picture when the guy killed the colored people. He used the flag as a sign of hate on colored people. He did this because he is a racist man. There are many people like that, but they…

Identity of the Confederate Flag There were three main designs that served as the national "flag of the Confederate States of America" from 1861 to 1865. Since the end of the American Civil War, private and official use of the Confederacy's flags, and of flags with inspired designs, has continued under philosophical, political, cultural, and racial controversy in the United States. They are cause for much controversy in recent times due to their re-emergence in state flags during civil rights…

Flags of Our Fathers This book captures the difficult times during World War II aiming particularly at the Battle of Iwo Jima in Japan. Including six individuals whose lives have never cross were destined to freeze in-time together, forever in a photo op they never consented to. Taking pictures would be the last thing on their mind in the heat of battle. A Marine's mind processes various trains of thought, for example, where is my buddy, did he survive the mortar attack or is the next one gonna…

The Flag Raising on Iwo Jima photograph, captured by Joe Rosenthal in 1945, was taken on top of Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima. Joe Rosenthal, employed by The Associated Press, was an American photographer. He worked with the Newspaper Enterprise Association and soon after, he became a reporter and photographer for the San Francisco News. Joe Rosenthal wanted to join the United States Army or Navy but was rejected, due to his poor eyesight. Instead, he joined the U.S. Maritime…

football field. The speed and direction used to twirl the multicolored flag takes a great amount of upper body control and dedication. In order to demonstrate a standard drop spin on a flag, you must be able to identify the different parts of the flag, to pay close attention to the details of the flag and the specific hand placements on the flag. Before beginning to spin, you should be familiar with the different parts of the flag. The entire length of the flagpole is six feet long. The…

“When we honor our flag, we honor what we stand for as a Nation - freedom, equality, justice, and hope.” - Ronald Reagan. The American Flag is the third oldest of National Standards of the world. It’s even older than the Union Jack of Britain and the Tricolor of France. The American Flag was first sanctioned by Congress June 14,1777. Since then June 14 has been deemed “Flag Day”. The American Flag was first flown at Fort Stanwix, which is now a site in the present city of Rome, New York, on…

Burning of the Flag It is 2018 and the debate whether flag burning should be legal or illegal. Although opinions vary, the current law is that it is actually a legal action. Even though the issue seems to have a simple answer, people have been arrested for burning the American flag in recent years. There are three points I want to address in this essay which are the history of the debate, why the action of burning the flag should stay legal, and any counter arguments I know people may have…

the Confederate flag has changed considerably. Originally used as a battle flag for the Confederate States of America during the civil war, the flag has been perceived as a symbol representing many different ideas. Early in its history it was perceived as a symbol for southern pride and identity. However, beginning during the civil rights movement, the flag came to be perceived as a symbol of racism and white supremacy throughout the South, especially by African Americans facing much…