The Flag Speaks

A great host of heroes, with the help of God, have kept me gallantly flying in the face of every threat and challenge to the democratic way of life which I represent.

The blood spilled at Valley Forge, Gettysburg, San Juan Hill, Bataan, Korea, Viet Nam and every other great battle fought on land, sea, and in the air is in my red stripes.

The shining light of sunshine penetrating the blackest night is in my white stripes, which in the nation’s darkest hours are radiant with eternal hope.

The vast infinity of the heavens is in my stars, inspiring mankind to continue climbing courageously up the spiral staircase of history to a world of glowing promise.

I am the emblem of man’s finest dreams. I am the last hope for peace on earth. I am the American Flag.