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For patriots'
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Centuries old, the American flag still flies as a symbol of freedom and glory
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Crouched down amid the dust and fog of the
morning, Francis Scott Key, author of the “Star
Spangled Banner.” peered through a telescope
after the War of 1812. What he saw left him
awestruck, as a huge American flag caught the
morning breeze. It inspired him to write the song
it became the national anthem.
Red, white and blue represent the very
essence of freedom and ripple in the wind as the
American flag flies high. The flag stands on the
moon, sits atop Mount Everest and displays the
country’s motto of “liberty and justice for all”
in many places. Recent events have inspired the
nation to reflect on the truth of the flag and
what it stands for.
“The American flag is displayed in pride and
waves in defiance,” said President George W.
Bush after the Sept. 11 attacks.
With stars and stripes flying from cars, houses,
fences and backpacks, Texas A&M students
proudly illustrate their patriotism. Americans
have always respected the flag and the meaning
behind it, but now more than ever, our country
realizes the importance of protecting it.
Jeff Reedy, manager of Scripture Haven,
said floods of people bought flags soon after
the attacks.
"We completely sold out of flags and
reordered hundreds of them,” Reedy said. “We
expect the next shipment to go just as quickly.”
Holly Scurry, a junior speech communications
major, recently added to her assortment of flags.
“It’s such a joy to see American flags every
where you turn,” Scurry said. “To me, the flag is
a symbol of hope that our nation is turning back
toGod... the very basis of what our country was
founded on. The flag goes deeper than pride in
ourcountry. It is a reminder of where our country
teten and where we are going.”
Today’s American flag has a long history
behind it as it has changed its appearance and
symbolism throughout America’s triumphs
and defeats.
Betsy Ross, the legendary seamstress of the
first American flag, lived a life of triumph
many Americans, a new passion arises as they
sing and reflect.
“When I go to baseball garnet, 1 now think
twice before crossing my hand over my heart and
singing the anthem. “ said Billy Wandro junior
through adversity. She grew up as the eighth of 17
children, later to be disowned by the Quakers
because of an inter-denominational marriage. She
lost three husbands, and two of her daughters died
at infancy. Every Sunday, she prayed in a pew
next to George Washington. Washington noticed
her and asked her to show him a drawing of a six-
pointed star. Impressed with her skills, he entrust
ed her to make the first flag. The flag was adopt
ed June 14. 1777, as the Continental Congress
sought to promote national pride and unity.
The routine of reciting the pledge of allegiance
at school every morning and saluting to the flag at
sporting events used to be redundant, but for
ZEEL AMBEKAR • THE BATTALION
sports management major. “Americans don’t take
our flag or our freedom for granted anymore.”
In the George Bush Presidential Library and
Museum, the current feature exhibit, “Stripes and
Stars,” displays a flag made of baseballs and bats
commemorating the opening day of American
baseball season on ESPN.
The “Stripes and Stars” display features
unique flags and designs that adorn walls and
display cases. Everything from pegboards to
car radiator caps and even ice cream molds
have the flag imprinted on them. The home
made flags show the overwhelming pride
Americans have for their country. A tied silk
flag with more than 425 knots in it demon-
strute^ love for America’s national symbol.
Another flag displays dollar bills that were
stitched together, amounting to 157 dollars.
More than 2,400 red, white and blue pencils
assembled to form a crinkled look with splat
tered paint and bent tin, also covers the walls.
Important flags from past wars hang from the
ceiling. “Remember Pearl Harbor” was inscribed
across the red and white stripes to encourage peo-
pJe.to buy war bonds to support soldiers overseas.
In 1914, the United States became engulfed in
Europe’s Great War and an American soldier
embroidered a blanket with flags on it for his par
ents that reads “Mother and Father.”
The “Star Spangled Banner” has played
almost non-stop since the events of Sept. 11 and
it can send chills through the spine and stir
pride in American hearts every time. During the
War of 1812, British bomb ships hurled shells
toward Fort McHenry and continued through
the rainy night . They desperately needed a flag
at the top of the fort and Maj. George Armistead
called for one. As the flag waved in the wind
and shots echoed through the night. Key visited
the enemy’s fleet to rescue a doctor who had
been captured by the British. As the light of
dawn appeared the next morning, he anxiously
awaited the outcome of the battle. Scanning the
red, white and blue flying over lifeless
Americans who had struggled for our country.
Key immediately began writing the verses of
what is now our national anthem.
After that moment, Key said that “through the
clouds of the war the stars of that banner still
shone in my view, and I saw the discomforted
host of its assailants driven back in ignominy to
their ships. In that hour of deliverance and joyful
triumph, my heart spoke: Does not such a country
and such defenders deserve such a song?”
Francis Scott Key experienced an indescrib
able feeling as he truly saw that “our flag was
still there.”
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