Salute

Constitutional monarchy consists of having a system of government where a monarch still has a formal title in a state/nation without having any real power; while the head of state of a nation holds the political power over a country (Monarchy Constitutional, 2008). Monarchs essentially act as a figurehead towards a nation, while the leaders of the state actually govern the country. An example of a country that follows this is Canada. Although Canada holds the Queen of England with some regard,…

Begging for Change" is an artwork painted by an Australian artist named Meek. It was painted on a railway station wall in Melbourne. The painting features a man sitting dejectedly at the ground , holding a sign saying " Keep your Coins , I want Change. This painting captures all the attention of people especially political members in Australia. It symbolizes the poverty and discomport of street people that doesn't have their own house and wants to have change. Everyone has their own way for them…

Salute Your Shorts: Tim Sullivan's A Christmas Treat (1985) It's Christmas Eve, and as Jason is being tucked into bed, his parents warn him that if he doesn't get to sleep soon, Santa will not be bringing him any gifts. It isn’t long before Jason does finally fall asleep, however, only to excitedly wake up in the middle of the night and rush downstairs to see if Santa has brought him all he wished for. Much to his surprise, Jason finds Santa himself, as he's leaving behind a plethora of joy…

The America I believe in The America I believe in is the one with peace. America is coming to an end. Everything around us is soon going to disappear. Can't you just imagine that everything you love could be gone in a split second. The America I believe is everyone is friendly,no violence. I believe in an America where we can let our kids play outside without worrying if the will get kidnapped or not. That's why we got child obesity are parents are worried to let us play outside so they make us…

This picture shows me as well as a couple of my friends getting camouflage face paint at my 2nd grade birthday party. Just like every other kid's birthday party there was a theme. If you didn't have a theme back then, your party was lame, so mine was Army Training Camp. Unlike most parties though, with simple invitations, a few themed banners, and a classic game of pin-the-tail on the donkey, mine was legitimate. And by legitimate, I mean the most accurate portrayal of a soldiers experience…

man who got rid of his rivals and took control over what was once Germany’s. His army was one of the best in the world at the time and would march in unison to show their strength. He gained Germany most of the Eurasian heartland. The people would salute him and his ideas he would bring. The people loved the idea of gaining land and power because they had just lost everything. Adolf Hitler was the man who restored Germany and gave them the hope they needed to become one of the mass powers of the…

Each crisp morning, Fork Union cadets line up to pay respect to our country’s flag. We march company by company onto the circle sitting before Hatcher Hall. After a whole year, starting every school day off with this circle formation has simply turned into part of our everyday routine. We line up outside of each company’s doors into each floor’s separate platoons, with day students attaching themselves to the end of each evenly. Our company commander takes charge with the company TAC officer…

fleet, a group of 11 ships carrying convicts and supplies landed in Sydney Cove. In 1818, the founding of the colony's 30th anniversary, the first official celebration for foundation day, as it was called, was held. The government ordered a 30-gun salute at Dawes Point. In 1837 the first running of the Australia Day regatta was held in Sydney Harbour. Happy with the success of the regatta, the organizers resolved to make it an annual event. As part of the celebrations, Australia day was…

Our Founding Fathers established the foundation of our country considering the diversity among the people- a nation of immigrants. Settlers came to the New World to escape religious persecution, a corrupted government, financial turmoil, or just to establish a better way of life and pursue a desirable quality of living. The people of this nation fought for what they presumed, and later declared, as their natural rights as human beings; “[t]he sacred rights of mankind are not to be rummaged for…

Aside from the pinning itself, the day’s highlights included a “veterans honor table” with photos of each veteran resident and a musical salute to both veterans and current members of the armed…