Flag

In recent history there has been multiple attempts to alter or completely swap the New Zealand flag, starting in 1973(John Moody, N.D) and recently when John Key proposed the idea in 2014 before the elections(Isaac Davison, 2014). It has been decided that two binding referendums will be used to decide the future of the New Zealand flag(Paul Goldsmith, 2015) one to pick out the best six flags and another referendum at a later date to decide what one the six should be used. A referendum is a vote…

How would you like to sit at home watching your favorite team play and the national anthem starts playing and soldiers walk out caring flags and guns and to look to the sideline and see someone sitting down? How do you think the veterans sitting in a wheelchair missing an arm or a leg, or even paralyzed? People lay down their lives for American so it can be safe and so the people can be free. Why disrespect it? Americans stand for the national anthem it's the right thing to do. People should…

sweet that someone made a song for America because that shows that they really care about where they live, and that they are thankful. Also it was made for the veterans that died during any battle. I think that it is respect also, that they made a flag to go with the song. I never knew what they song was really about till I saw the video I watched in class, and the stuff I read. It really touched me because I honestly thought that it was just a song. I didn’t think that it meant so much, also…

The history of receiving a folded American flag though a small token of gratitude from the United States of America and Congress, helps a grieving family that is going through so much with the loss of a loved one. Traditionally, at every military funeral, the closest loved one of the fallen hero receives a folded American flag that was draped over the casket of the service member on behalf of the United States of America. In 2015, we have seen many deaths in first responders and though there…

Revolution, George Washington. The British flag opposing the 13 colonies signifies Washington’s general position in the war. The leadership publicized by Washington advanced to a more vital position, the position as President. The first president of America held a great deal of responsibility, the obligation resulted in Washington on the one-dollar bill. The dollar bill displayed the presidency of George, and the liability he showed as President. The American flag containing only 13 stars at the…

Many people that fly this flag are normally a very patriotic group and tend to love this country. Most of them claim to fly it because, “it is my right and it represents my country”. However, if you really think about it, it does not represent our country. In fact, it is far from it. During the Civil War this flag was created by the south to show that the Confederacy (South) was no longer apart of the Union (North). Technically, this flag stands for a time where the South held a rebellion…

The children are remembered, as the popular poppy making activity will extend over both days. The ANZAC Flag he unique ANZAC Flag atop flagpole with an interesting history. The ANZAC Flag dates from 1916, when the flag was raised at 5:00pm on February 12, 1916 - the day that ANZAC Cottage was constructed. It is believed that this flag is unique, in that additions and alterations to the flag are illegal, being fashioned before this law was passed. Interestingly, the flagpole itself has its…

is similar in ways so why not just be nice to it/them while we still have them. I think that this quote has a reason that it is a well known around the world. This research essay will show you how Kyrie Irving, Tennessee, the history of the american flag, the freedom rides and Kevin Durant. First, Kyrie Irving and his life so far. He was born in Melbourne, Australia on March 23, 1992. Though he was born in Australia he has a dual citizenship with the U.S.and Australia. While that was all…

national anthem. He is suggesting that some people believe that the American flag is sacred and not standing during the national anthem is insulting it. Others believe that everyone has the freedom of speech, so anyone can do or say what they want when the action isn’t illegal. In conclusion, Jaweed’s belief is that it is both right and wrong for Colin Kaepernick or anyone to sit for the national anthem because the flag is sacred and everyone has the freedom…

calls. That is why almost every sport has assistant referees. The carry a lot of responsibility and they take a lot of pressure to improve fairness of the game. Figure 1: (http://learnsoccerrules.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/soccer-assistant-referee-flag-signals.jpg)…