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 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 bow to no one!
I am recognized all over the world.
I am worshipped - I am saluted.
I am loved - I am revered.
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, Gettysburg, Shiloh and
Appomattox. I was there at San Juan Hill, the trenches
of France, in the Argonne Forest, Anzio, Rome and
the beaches of Normandy. Guam, Okinawa, Korea
and KheSan, Saigon, Vietnam know me, I was there.
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 upon, 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 borne silent witness to all of America's finest
hours. 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.
The largest
flag in the world is the "Superflag." Measuring 255 feet
high by 505 feet long, this version of "Old Glory" was hung on cables
across the Hoover Dam to mark the 1996 Olympic torch relay. Its
approximate weight is just over 3000lbs. Check it out! http://www.superflag.com/doc/guinness.htm
I am the flag of the United States of
America.
I have borne silent witness to all of America's finest
