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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. am worshipped. I am loved and I am feared. I have fought in every battle of every war for ...
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 great institutes of learning. I stand guard with the greatest military power in the world. Look up! And see me! I stand for peace, honor, truth, and justice.
I am Old Glory..... The Star spangled Banner.... the Red, White and Blue. I am what you believe me to be, and am nothing more. Love and respect me, then Freedom, Liberty, and Justice live. Neglect me and we perish together. I am YOUR FLAG. My fate is in your hands. Author Unknown
Some people call me Old Glory, others call me the Star Spangled Banner, but whatever they call me, I am your flag, the flag of the United States of America. ... Abraham Coles in "The Microcosm and Other Poems" Fling out, fling out, with cheer and shout, To all the winds Our Country's Banner! Be every bar, and every star,
The name “Old Glory” was first applied to the U.S. flag by a young sea captain who lived in Salem, Mass. On his twenty-first birthday, March 17, 1824, Capt. William Driver was presented a beautiful flag by his mother and a group of local young ladies. Driver was delighted with the gift. He exclaimed, “I name her ‘Old Glory.’”.
Cradled in the sky, As long as earth and heavens stand, You will not—shall not die! © by owner. provided at no charge for educational purposes. Analysis (ai): The poem "Old Glory" is a patriotic tribute to the American flag, personifying it as a child of God and emphasizing its enduring significance.
Oct 7, 2020 · Internet Archive. Language. English. viii, 119 p. : 19 cm. Includes poem "My Name is Old Glory," by Howard Schnauber. Includes bibliographical references (p. 118-119)
