I am the flag of the United States of America. 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 institutions of learning. I stand guard with power in the world. Look up at me and see me.
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 am recognized all over the world. I am saluted. I am loved, I am respected...and I am feared.
I have fought in every battle of every war for more than 200 years. I was flown at Valley Forge, Gettysbury, Shiloh and Appomattox. I was there at San Juan Hill, the trenches of France, in the Argonne Forest, Anziok, Rome and the beaches of Normandy. Guam, Okinawa, Korea, KkheSan, and Saigon, Vietnam.
I led my troops, I was dirty, battle worn and tired, but my soldiers cheered me and I was proud. I have been burned, torn and trampled on the streets of countries I have helped set free. It does not hurt, for I am invincible. I have been soiled, burned, torn and trampled on the streets of my country..And when it's by those whom I've served in battle, it hurts.
But I shall overcome...for I am strong. I have slipped the bonds of Earth and stood watch over the uncharted frontiers of space from my vantage point on the moon. I have born silent witness to all of America's finiest hous=rs. But my finest hours are yet to come.
When I am torn into strips and used as bandages for my wounded comrades on the battlefield, When I am flown at half-mast to honor my soldier, Or when I lie in the trembling arms of a grieving parent at the grave of their fallen son or daughter, I am proud.
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