U.S. Flag

“The things that the flag stands for were created by the experiences of a great people. Everything that it stands for was written by their lives. The flag is the embodiment not of sentiment, but of history.” Wilson, Woodrow T

The flag of the United States is one of the nation’s most widely recognized symbols. This flag has been an important part of our culture. The U.S. flag was first authorized by Congress June 14, 1777 this date observed as Flag Day throughout America. Between 1777 and 1960, Congress passed several acts that changed the shape, design and arrangement of the flag and allowed for additional stars and strips to be added to reflect the admission of each new state. According to Americanflag.org the U.S flag had survived over 200 years and two world wars. The flag has evolve physically and symbolically in times if crisis and achievement. During the Vietnam War, the flag took on conflicting meanings that split the nation, and by the Gulf war, the flag was again a uniting force. Sep11, 2001 the flag become a symbol of hope and pride. I will be a naturalized citizen of the United State of America within the next 6 month. I love this country! I love this democracy! As Jessie Lane Adams say “I love my freedom. I love my America.” So do me!