Nowadays, most people are unaware of the importance of flags in their dailylives. Even some refuse to look over or acknowledge its significance. For instance some Americans no longer take pride nor take to heart whenever the flag is seen in public and especially during ceremonies. True that by placing our right hands on our chest, together with the singing our national anthem, we give honor and respect to our country. But what most of us tend to forget is the true meaning of such action. Why do we have to sing the Star Spangled Banner over and over again? Or why do we have to give our respects to the flag? These are just 2 of the many questions that new generations of Americans must answer.
Our national anthem embodies 2 important characteristics that Americans possess, be brave and free. The
American flag on the other hand represents the rights and freedom embodied in the United States Constitution, particularly the Bill of Rights. It likewise symbolizes one's liberty as stated in the tenets of the Declaration of Independence. This only tells us that it is important for us to know the significance of these symbols because it shows the kind of person that we are, what we have become and what is expected of us.
Considering the great symbolism that our national anthem and flag represent, it is but proper for us Americans to sing with pride and gratification. And whenever we see our flag, take time to look, ponder intimately and feel how wonderful it is
to be an American.
by:
The Flagman
