United States Flag Code

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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…

What does the Confederate battle flag stand for? Discussion’s on whether the battle flag should be taken down or fly high has spiraled out of control, and has become one of the biggest debates nationwide today. Multiple states have yet to determine which side they have chosen to represent. Each individual person has the right to their own opinion. Although, the question remain’s, is the Confederate battle flag a symbol of racism and hatred, or a symbol of American History? What percentage…

What does the Confederate flag represent? From this simple question, many different answers are generated. Most notably the answers that are given are "slavery" and "racism". This is not the case for everyone. Being raised in North Carolina, I often see the Confederate flag. Whether it's passing by homes that are proudly flying the flag on the front porch, going to the beach, or seeing it on clothes and stickers placed on cars. I often wonder if these people know what it represents. If so, why…

Universal viewers Web sites or online services, and those that have an isolated area for children, must also adhere to COPPA. Even though Web sites must post a privacy policy, parents can apply parental controls on many Web sites, however, many children state they are over the age of thirteen (13), or eighteen (18), depending on the Web site. In order for our facility to remain in compliant with these laws, we must consider where child information is located on our premises, how it is kept…

Marine Corps War Memorial Patriotism is often associated with Americans in response to the emotional pride in their nations land, culture, present day achievements, and history. However one's devotion to what they love may come with the dismissal of cynical actions. The remembrance of major events in our lives through memorialization keeps us either sane or feel a sense of unity among our community. Memorials are important to the American people, which are constructed by artists to provide…

1. When Eichman burned American flags on the steps of the U.S. capitol he violated the Flag Protection Act of 1989, which states “it is a crime to deface, damage, or otherwise physically mistreat an American flag in a way […] persons likely to observe or discover this action. The Act proscribes conduct that damages or mistreats a flag without regard to the actor’s motive, his intend message, or the likely effects of his conduct onlookers.” 2. There are some people who are very patriotic, and…

Terrorist attacks across the world are increasing with no predictions of letting up. After the terrorist attack on September 11 2001, the United States committed itself to ensure that such an attack as 9/11 would never surprise the country again. Dedicated to this promise, the United States Congress immediately passed legislation and created the Department of Homeland Security. The main objective of the Department of Homeland Security is to secure the nation from many threats and hazards; and…

Stephen Johnson Field, and the multi-millionaire Cyrus W. Field. She grew up in the times of the Reconstruction Era, the times when former slaves experienced yet again tremendous persecutions from whites, and when white southern politicians passed black codes, voter qualifications, and other anti-progressive legislation to reverse the rights of blacks. She saw the corruption and abuse that the power leads to. Anita was very well educated. She went to both private and public schools in Oakland,…

The American Revolution (1775-1783) The 13 colonies rejected Britain 's impose taxes and authority in order to found the united states of America. Expanding into a world war, France and the Netherlands joined America, bringing them resources and military power. The American colonies were ultimately able to gain independence from Great Britain in 1783. Battle of Yorktown (September-October 1781) When General Cornwallis seized Yorktown and Gloucester, General Washington marched from New York to…