Monday, June 14, 2010

Flag Day, 2010


Our American Flag consists of thirteen horizontal stripes, seven red alternating with 6 white.

The stripes represent the original 13 colonies, the stars represent the 50 states of the Union.

The colors of the flag are symbolic as well: Red symbolizes Hardiness and Valor, White symbolizes Purity and Innocence and Blue represents Vigilance, Perseverance and Justice.



You're a Grand Old Flag
by George M. Cohan

You're a grand old flag,
You're a high flying flag
And forever in peace may you wave.
You're the emblem of
The land I love.
The home of the free and the brave.
Ev'ry heart beats true
'neath the Red, White and Blue,
Where there's never a boast or brag.
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
Keep your eye on the grand old flag.

You're a grand old flag,
You're a high flying flag
And forever in peace may you wave.
You're the emblem of
The land I love.
The home of the free and the brave.
Ev'ry heart beats true
'neath the Red, White and Blue,
Where there's never a boast or brag.
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
Keep your eye on the grand old flag.


3 comments:

Sarge Charlie said...

Hey lady, we think alike, I have a Flag Day post centered in Fells Point.

Donna said...

I've got my flags out near the front porch! And we must have mentally collaborated on our blog posts today! LOL.

christian soldier said...

and-Happy Birthday Army-235 years today June 14...
C-CS