This post honoring the American flag was already in motion prior to D-Day, but grew even more significant to me as a result of the 80th anniversary of the Normandy invasion. I watched and read more Normandy coverage than I have in several years, reinforcing my already deep belief that a few “objects” really do matter.
American service members that attended the June 6th Normandy anniversary spoke of our national flag and its meaning to them. I wiped my eyes and swallowed the emotion in my throat, moved by their sincere patriotism, sad that such slight allegiance remains.
The American flag and thanking God for the men and women who provide the freedom we enjoy under the red, white and blue – are important. Removing our hats and standing during God Bless America, during the pledge, the Star Spangled Banner at sporting events and other moments when our nation is honored – are important.
Today, we remember how each of the colors on the American flag has a meaning…
- Red: valor and bravery
- White: purity and innocence
- Blue: vigilance, perseverance, and justice
If you haven’t read about the 13 folds of the U.S. flag recently, I found this LIST to be an excellent reminder.
January 1, 1776: The first United States flag was displayed by George Washington. It became the unofficial national flag. July 4, 1960: The new 50-star flag was flown for the first time—the flag that still flies today.
“It is impossible to rightly govern a nation without God and the Bible.” George Washington
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