What the American Flag Means to Me

by Micayla Denk

 

To me the American Flag means freedom to America, it reminds me that every man is created equal. When I look up at the flag and see all the 50 stars in the field of blue it reminds me of the beautiful 50 states that are in my country. And then to look up and see all the red and white stripes it again reminds me that there were once 13 colonies that started the wonderful 50 states of America.

 

One of the first American flags was made by Betsy Ross for the Pennsylvania navy in 1777. Also the first American flag had 13 stripes and 13 white stars in a field of blue. Later Francis Scott Key was watching the War of 1812 and wrote a poem about how the flag still stood through all of the rough bombs and gunshots. Then the poem was turned into a song by Mary Pickersgill and her daughter Caroline. Soon after that the Pledge of Allegiance was written by Francis Bellamy in 1892.

 

The American flag is displayed at many different places for many different occasions, like for joyous occasions and for sad occasions like when President Abraham Lincoln was killed in 1865. The flag was draped over his casket and taken all the way back to his family in his hometown Springfield, Illinois.

 

When the American Flag is flown halfway down the pole it is called half mast. When you see a flag flown like that it is because it is honoring a special person who has died. If the flag is dropped on the ground it is to be burned in honor of the flag.

 

As long as I have been alive I have known and loved the American flag as it waved in the breeze. And I will love it until the day I die. The flag will forever be a treasurer to this land for as long as the country name is The United States of American Home of the Free and the Brave. 

What the American Flag Means to Me

by Darryl Kerns

 

The American flag means many things to me. It makes me think of all the soldiers and their duties. I’ve had three generations in my family serve in the military. My great uncle fought in World War II and was awarded the Purple Heart when he was hurt in Italy. My grandfather, Darrell, who I was named after served in World War II, also. My two uncles served in the Vietnam War. I have two cousins that are serving in the army now. They went overseas to fight for justice and freedom. When my uncle died, I remember a soldier giving my aunt the American flag folded in a triangle. It had been on his casket. I was very sad that day, but I was also very proud of what he did in the army to earn that flag.

 

The American flag means pride and strength. I learned in Social Studies that after 9/11, when everyone was scared and uncertain the flag gave our country strength. Everyone flew flags in their front yards. I think what everyone was trying to say to the world was that the 9/11 plane crashes did not tear us apart. It brought us together and made us stronger.

 

I think the flag means a lot of things to a lot people. For me it means duty to country, pride in being an American, strength in living in the United States, and freedom in allowing me to have rights like freedom of speech, freedom to be whatever I want to be when I grow up as long as I work hard for it. I am proud of our flag and proud to be an American. 

What the American Flag Means to Me

by Hannah Gorrell

 

The American flag waves everyday over school buildings, public places of work, houses, and many other places, but when I see the flag or think about it I immediately know 3 things the Flag means to me.

 

The America Flag means memories in my point of view. Imagine if Francis Scott Key were here? What would he think? Would he remember the way it was before? Would he admire the way it is now? Think about all the memories and the historyhe would be thinking about. The flag changes when we change. I remember learning about how the flag has 50 stars and 13 stripes. When I see the American flag it means memories and history.

 

Also the American flag means God’s love. I think about how if he hadn’t been there we wouldn’t be here. Through the wars and the elections benefiting the U.S. He was there. When I think about the American Flag I think about God’s love and power.

 

Last but not least the American Flag means Peace and freedom to me. There is freedom flying over every house, work company, State capitol and many other places that have the old glory flying proudly. The American flag means there is peace at every flag ceremony when the beautiful proud flag is raised and lowered. When I see an American Flag in my heart it means peace and freedom.

 

The American Flag is a symbol of our country the United States of America. In my point of view it means freedomand peace it also means memories and history. It also means God’s Love, and that’s what the American Flag Means to Me.

What the American Flag Means to Me

by Joey Sullivan

 

The American flag has been a proud symbol ever since we gained our independence from Great Britain. It has flown during our proudest hours but also in our darkest days. It has been our Grand Old Flag flying through wars, poverty, but has been giving us hope too. It has been in service since the Revolutionary War to WWI and WW II all the way to Iraq and Afghanistan. It is a sight of liberty, freedom, and peace.

 

The colors of the flag are flashed everywhere on the 4^th of July but do people know what they mean? Red: For the strength of our country and bravery of our soldiers. Blue: For the justice, truth, and loyalty as a country. White: For the peace and honesty given off by our citizens. But to me it is courage to move on another day in this great country of ours. Of ours, because that is our government. The stripes stand for the original thirteen colonies and the fifty stars in a field of blue stand for the courage of our fifty states.

 

With the recession and the war in the Middle East people lose track of what is important, our country. The flag is an outstanding artifact or our history. When I look at a Army personnel, solute when a flag is raised it fills me with joy that the men and women still give time to the little things that give great pride throughout everyone. Even though our three hundred year old anniversary isn’t for a while it is like a whole new country when I see the flag waving where ever I am, like the Capitol or even the school. The flag is a very important and it always will be our country’s symbol, of freedom.

What the American Flag Means to Me

by Natalie Gunnell

 

You probably don’t realize how important the American Flag is. The American Flag means so many things in so many ways. Everyone has their own opinions. To some people, the American Flag means Unity, Loyalty, and Liberty. To me, the American Flag means Freedom, Courage, Respect, and Rights.

 

Freedom, that is the biggest meaning of the American Flag. It means freedom for the United States of America, and everyone in it. Freedom for what I believe in. When you fall, you know the American Flag will be standing proudly waiting for you to get up and try again.

 

The 7 red stripes on the American Flag means courage. That is something that will live on forever. Courage for the American Flag is Courage for our nation and the people in it. Fighting for our freedom, and everyone’s freedoms to fight for what you want.

 

Rights, it all started when slaves became free, then women got the right to vote, then African American got rights. Look at the United States now; we have an African American President, all because of the people before us who did whatever they could to fight not only for their rights, but for mine.

 

Respect for America, if we throw it all away, the American Flag won’t be there. Even though I said that the American Flag would be there when you fall, it won’t be there every time. So take care of the American Flag, and respect it.

 

Everyone in America looks up to the American Flag every day. The American Flag is more than breath-taking, it is America coming together to make a Union, and no matter what happens, I will carry on the traits that the American Flag has on everyone’s life today.

What the American Flag Means to Me

by Yumiko Yamada

 

The first time I ever saw an American flag of United States was when I went to the school that I would be attending in Hurricane, West Virginia. I was entering the 4^th grade and I was 9 years old. You see, I am from Japan. My father is here working for Toyota. I had only seen pictures in books. My first thoughts were that the flag meant the school would have a lot of rules and be very strict, almost like an army. In Japan, you almost never see the flags.

 

I have learned new names for the flag such as “Old Glory,” “The Stars and Stripes,” and “The Star Spangled Banner.” Each star stands for the 50 states, and the 13 stripes stand for the 13 original colonies. The red color means courage, the white means liberty, the blue is for loyalty. I have traveled to many states in this country and one thing I always see somewhere is the American flag. It reminds me that I am in a country that is safe and free. Now, I feel more serious about the flag. I have come to understand the American way of life and I respect their devotion to the flag.

 

In social studies and history class, I have learned that when Americans accomplish new and great things, the flag is always left there. For example, army battles that have been won will have a flag flying. These flags have come to represent a united people. The flag is United States.

 

There is some rules of the American flag. For example, no part of the flag touches the ground.

 

American show their pride by their flag. I am proud to be part of this during my visit here.

What the American Flag Means to Me

by Aimee Rose Dillistone

 

Prideful, elegant, and majestic are just a few words to describe this blessing to our country. The flag reminds me of the battles we fought and the people who’ve died. The flag means so much to me. The majestic red for the blood of the soldiers who died. The peaceful white for purity and innocence. The gallant blue stands for liberty and justice.

 

When it’s our month to put up the flag in our school, I feel proud as cars pass. Every morning we say the pledge of allegiance and the West Virginia pledge. I think of all the words I say and what they mean to me. I think about how we live in a free country. When immigrants come to America for a new life one of the first things they see is the American flag. To immigrants the flag is pure freedom. I’m so glad that the flag has brought so much joy to this country.

 

At baseball games, it’s thrilling when every American stands with their hands over their heart, in honor of the flag. I enjoy the “Star-Spangled Banner”. The flag Unites and symbolizes this nation. I love this land and I’m proud to live in this country.