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Tuesday, September 10, 2013
The American flag is an important aspect of our culture even from its controversial beginnings.
It has endured two World Wars and two hundred years.
The flag has undergone changes symbolically and physically in times of achievement and crisis.
In times of the Vietnam War, the flag took on conflicting interpretations that divided the nation but by the Gulf War the flag became a uniting force.
In September 11, 2001 this flag was a representation of pride and hope.
Though this historic flag was dirty and tattered flying above the remains of the World Trade Center, it, like our nation would survive.
Not like other nations, America only has two national symbols which are the American Flag and the bald eagle.
The American flag is a sign known worldwide while the bald eagle is also recognized internationally.
The flag has inspired holidays, artwork, books, poems, songs and more.
It has been employed to show rebellion, nationalism and all things in between.
The flag is so significant that its history also speaks of the history of America itself.
-Continental Colors that was also identified as the Grand Union flag, the Union flag, the Continental flag, the Somerville flag and the Great Union
It was created with a British Union Jack in the canton with thirteen alternating red and white stripes.
-Deemed to be the first American flag though it never became official.
-The Maritime Committee of Continental Congress declared it as the certified flag of the American Naval Forces.
In the years 1775-17777, the thirteen stars Betsy Ross Flag was the first legitimate flag of the United States.
The 13 stars and 13 stripes designed in the flag represent the 13 colonies.

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by: The Flagman