Introduction
In these modern times, the complexity of human relations and the divisiveness of the political sphere, can make the show of patriotism a difficult proposition. Many have argued that the United States is in a time of upheaval and that the future is uncertain for the direction of the country. Numerous Americans have expressed rampant dissatisfaction with the state of the union, given the fact that movements such as Black Lives Matter and #MeToo have shined a light on the injustices and corruption that continue to thrive in America. When injustice is illuminated, it can create a sense of disgust and confusion about the nation to which we pledge allegiance. Given that the current president sparks so much heated and contentious debate, some Americans have gone on the record saying that they do not wish to honor the American flag anymore. I disagree with such a myopic notion. I honor the American flag regardless of the political climate, regardless of who is president and regardless of the state of the nation. This essay will explore why I honor the American flag, because quite simply, the American flag stands for something that is greater and more important than me and which transcends the current political climate.
One of the most prominent reasons that I revere the American flag is because it represents the courage and commitment our ancestors had to display in order to fight for their freedom from the British. Modern-day Americans have the luxury of forgetting that there was a time when the British owned our nation as colonies, and we were considered their property. It’s important to bear in mind that the years before the revolutionary war had been marked with unrest, violence and tensions between America and Britain. The war lasted seven long years with a final victory for the American army at Yorktown, Virginia, which represented an end of friction between the British empire and the colonies. This was an enormously long struggle and one...
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