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Legend [16646]
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Today is Flag Day...
Jun 14, 2020, 11:57 AM
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243 years ago, adopted, and a banner that has changed through the years, representing the everlasting effort by a diverse nation's quest to climb yet another rung towards perfection. It'an imperfect effort, by imperfect people, bound by a common desire to make America better. Continue the journey, folks, the best you 'individually' can contribute. Represent your name...not an adjective.
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110%er [7555]
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Re: Today is Flag Day...
Jun 14, 2020, 12:02 PM
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Got my American flag up today as I do every day of the year.....flying loud and proud......Go Tigers!!!!
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CU Medallion [67709]
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Re: Today is Flag Day...
Jun 14, 2020, 12:02 PM
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and also National Bourbon Day.
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Legend [16646]
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That's a combo
Jun 14, 2020, 2:43 PM
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I can get behind, 74TIGER !
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CU Medallion [52155]
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Got several
Jun 14, 2020, 12:13 PM
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even one on a old backer barn down the road
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CU Medallion [67709]
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Re: Got several
Jun 14, 2020, 12:18 PM
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Used to have relatives who grew it. We'd play in the barn when it cured and it smelled great
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All-In [27366]
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I Am the Flag...
Jun 14, 2020, 12:57 PM
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I am the flag of the United States of America.
My name is Old Glory.
I fly atop the world's tallest buildings.
I stand watch in America's halls of justice.
I fly majestically over institutions of learning.
I stand guard with power in the world.
Look up and see me.
I stand for peace, honor, truth and justice.
I stand for freedom. I am confident.
I am arrogant. I am proud.
When I am flown with my fellow banners,
My head is a little higher,
My colors a little truer.
I bow to no one!
I am recognized all over the world.
I am worshipped - I am saluted.
I am loved - I am revered.
I am respected - I am feared.
I have fought in every battle of every war for more than 200 years.
I was flown at Valley Forge, Gettysburg, Shiloh and Appamatox.
I was there at San Juan Hill, the trenches of France, in the Argonne Forest, Anzio, Rome and the beaches of Normandy.
Guam, Okinawa, Korea and KheSan, Saigon, Vietnam know me.
I was there. I led my troops.
I was dirty, battleworn and tired,
but my soldiers cheered me and I was proud.
I have been burned, torn and trampled on the streets of countries
I have helped set free. It does not hurt for I am invincible.
I have been soiled upon, burned, torn and trampled in the streets of my country.
And when it's done by those whom I've served in battle - it hurts.
But I shall overcome - for I am strong.
I have slipped the bonds of earth and
stood watch over the uncharted frontiers of space from my vantage point on the moon.
I have born silent witness to all of America's finest hours.
But my finest hours are yet to come.
When I am torn into strips and used as bandages for my wounded comrades on the battle field,
when I am flown at halfmast to honor my soldier,
or when I lie in the trembling arms of a grieving parent at the grave of their fallen son or daughter,
I am proud.
I am the flag of the United States of America.
Originally entitled, My Name is Old Glory by Howard Schnauber
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