Flags

The case of Texas vs. Johnson became of in 1984 when Gregory Lee Johnson, publicly burned an American flag as political protest to the Reagan administration. In the initial case, the state court ruled that Johnson was guilty and in fact violated a Texas law that banned flag desecration. However, the because of the constitutional nature of the case, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals reversed the conviction and sent the case to the Supreme Court. The fundamental constitution question was whether…

Wooster Emblem Club presented the Wayne County commissioners with a new flag for the newly renovated downtown courthouse Wednesday. President Carole Norris and her husband, Russ Norris, a marshal in the club, delivered the flag folded because its 15 feet by 25 feet size was too big to have open in the commissioners’ meeting room. The flag flow in the summer months is a bigger one, Commissioner Scott Wiggam said. A smaller flag is used in the winter because of the winds. Emblem clubs had their…

because the shooter had a connection to the Confederate flag. The shooter, Dylan Roof, was discovered to have a website containing his connections to the flag, “Along with racist rants, it showed Roof posing with Confederate symbols, including the battle flag.”. This connection could have caused the removal of the Confederate flag from South Carolina’s State House because people could connect Roof’s action and his personal view of the Confederate flag to be driven by racism. Another reason the…

Desecration of the United States Flag The United States Flag means so many things to so many people. It represents who we are; one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Since 1775, it has been protected by American soldiers who have given their lives to protect our way of life and our personal liberties that we all have grown accustomed to. For many people the desecration of the American flag is the same as a slap in the face. If our Nations flag is a symbol of freedom…

Finally, Prime Ministers succeeded in creating patriotism amongst Canadians during the 50s and 60s. There was much to celebrate during 1967, the year of Canada’s Centennial, but the highlight was Expo 67. Over 150 million people came to Montreal, Canada’s largest city at the time, to experience the year-long fairs that remains one of the greatest birthday parties in history. 120 countries were represented at the fair with 53 pavilions, and highlights included the gigantic U.S. geodesic dome, the…

SWA #4 (A Picture to Remember) The picture that I selected is the that shows three firemen raising a flag during on in the midst of one of Americas hardest times, September 11, 2001. The scene was captured by Thomas E. Franklin. The photo sets a real sorrow mood with its back and white colors. The fact that its in back and white makes the scene look even more meaningful. I think that the picture was chose to be printed in black and white to show how dark of a day it was for America. The…

Americans see the confederate flag, deemed “racist”, as a symbol of southern pride? In the Northeast Middle/High School student handbook, it states that exhibiting the confederate flag or clothing that displays a representation of the flag and southern states is strictly prohibited on school grounds. Although some may see the confederate flag as a symbol of racism, others view it as an important part of American history, therefore students should be permitted to display the flag if…

The U.S flag is the symbol of freedom many die to defend, men and women lay their lives down everyday to protect and serve our country. “By flying the Honor and Remember Flag, we say to these selfless men and women and the families that love them, that we as Americans will never forget their contribution to our freedom.” (“Honor and Remembrance”)…

demonstrate this by putting meanings to material items, like flags. The confederate flag is known to blacks and whites as a sign of slavery. Boasting of their power and race. Daniel experience with the Dixie song resonates and builds his confidence and a new challenge begins. Daniel states, “that he has decided that the rebel flag is his flag. His Blood is Southern blood, and therefore the flag is his flag”! He decides to buy a truck with a rebel flag decal in the rear view window. Travis,…

about Costa Rica's flag and what the design represents to the country and culture. The country, Costa Rica, is located in Central America. Also why the colors are red, white and blue. Here is a quick little fact about the Costa Rican flag to get you started. The red, white and blue stand for peace, wisdom and happiness. So there are your quick facts about the flag and without further adieu let's get into this paper. Out of all the flags I think that the best design of the flag has to be Costa…