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    Ever since the first incident of flag burning occurred in the United States, it has been heavily debated whether or not one has the right to desecrate the country’s stars and stripes. Today, it is within the law to burn the flag as a form of expression. It has not always been that way. Once the Vietnam War started, many people protesting the war demonstrated their hatred for the country’s actions by burning the national flag. This led to the action becoming a federal offense, anyone committing…

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    In “ Last Words: Two Confederate Flags ”, there are two different kinds of display of the confederate flags. One is in a form of a headstone with words and a picture of Big Ed extending his middle finger, the other is a simple flag hanging on a wooden stick waiting to be destroyed by a strong wind. Bethe Dufresne argues that the confederate flags are history factors, and we should embrace their historical value. Furthermore, the flags should be displayed as " a muted artifact of unspeakable…

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    burning the American flag." The supreme court has ruled that it is legal to set flame to the American flag in two different instances. Congress has tried to change this but has been unsuccessful multiple times. Although setting flame to the United States flag is protected by the First Amendment, it should not be allowed because the American flag is sacred, it is illegal, and disrespectful to veterans. Although many believe that the flag is just an object; however, the flag is sacred and has…

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    The Flag of the United States Have you ever wondered who created the Flag of the United States ? It is said that Francis Hopkins was the first person to design the U. S flag but Betsy Ross was the first to make it. In this report, we will be going into detail of the design of the U. S Flag, Symbols of the flag, and the history of the flag. The flag is not only a symbol of freedom, but a beacon of hope. Design of the flag It is said to be that the first American flag was designed by…

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    finally came when flag burning became a federal offense, Congress passing this law around the time the Vietnam War started. Late in the 1900 's, a man named Gregory Lee Johnson was convicted for burning the flag during a Republican Convention. Although he was initially convicted, the Supreme Court later decided that the freedom of expression permits him to burn the flag. A huge dispute broke out in Elk Grove High School in the post Eichman-era as to whether or not a mural depicting a flag being…

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    Confederate flag was removed from the statehouse in South Carolina. The taking down of the flag caused a gigantic controversy between different groups. Some Americans believe the flag represents hatred, slavery, and racism, while others believe it represents southern heritage and freedom. The Confederate flag has a red background with a blue cross diagonally, outlined by white. In the blue cross, there are 13 five-pointed white stars. The controversy that has arisen is whether the Confederate…

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    Red-white-red is a color combination of the Canadian flag. A maple leaf is a Canadian symbol since as early as 1700. When the Canada Day rolls around, the best way to celebrate the summer holiday and surprise your kids and guests by making healthy and delicious treats, baking cakes or cookies, and using the red-white color combination and maple leaf shapes for food decoration. White is for peace and red is for bravery, so celebrate the Canada Day with fabulous, brave and soothing desserts in red…

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    American Flag Speech

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    The American flag has various definitions it just depends on seeing it from someone else’s point of view. While to some it means justice, to others this flag means pride, but to me our flag defines freedom, hope, and much more. So many years ago Americans fought for what they believed was right. They fought for their freedom, for their rights, for everything that we’ve come to know of today. Our flag represents the independence that was established on July 4, 1776, this was when the…

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    you look at the flag, what do you see? Yes, you automatically feel proud to be an American; but why? When I see a flag blowing in the gentle wind, or I see a crowd of thousands standing with their hands to their hearts while the National Anthem plays, I always quiver. I just stand there in astonishment that so few could sacrifice so much for so many. The flag has been around for more than 200 years, and every single person has a different interpretation. The flag is an indescribable icon of our…

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    Our Flag Research Paper

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    Meaning of Our Flag ” The flag of The United States of America , often referred to as the American flag , is the national flag of the United States of America . Nicknames for the flag include : The Stars and Stripes , Old Glory , and The Star-Spangled Banner . During the uprising against the British , George Washington requested Betsy Ross to sew a flag so that it could motivate his troops morale . In June 14 , 1777 , it became the first flag of United States of America . The flag of USA has…

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