American Flag

Also referred to as or “the stars and stripes” or “old glory,” the American flag is the flag of the United States of America. It is considered by some to be a symbol of freedom and democracy, and by others a symbol of oppression and imperialism.

The American flag features 50 white stars on a blue field that represent the 50 U.S. states, and 13 alternating red and white stripes that represent the 13 original colonies. It is often depicted in other forms, including flag pins, which are politically popular.

There are many rules of flag etiquette, though U.S. law on the subject is minimal. Attempts to strengthen U.S. law to prevent burning the flag as an act of protest are controversial, and have so far failed.

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• J. Newbury American Flag Tee-Shirt

  
  Cyril Huze Blog — Authority: 142
  Trust me. It’s difficult to conceive a good tee-shirt. I like this one because 1- it’s hand drawn, not a computer manipulated image downloaded from Photoshop. 2- it’s a new way to show the American flag (yes, you see correctly, different drinking glasses... This is a content summary only. Click on headlines ...
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• Saluting The American Flag Optional?

  
  The Political and Financial Markets Commentator — Authority: 517
  No Flag Pin On The Lapel. No Salute Or Hand Over The Heart For The National Anthem! From the one picture speaks 1,000 words department, here are 2,000. Just a little food for thought on a Friday afternoon. The picture on top is Memorial Day this year, and the one below is during the Presidential campaign. ...
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• Is the U.S. Ready to Change Course?

  
  A Girl And A Gun — Authority: 151
  Now that Barack Obama has been in the White House for almost half a year, it’ll be fascinating to look at whether the renewed interest in the political process will be something we can count on going forward. Obama’s African American heritage was history-making, but time will only tell if that is enough to keep ...
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• Medal of Honor winner banned from flying American flag

  
  The Contemporary Conservative — Authority: 146
  
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• Celebrating Veteran’s Day

  
  The IronWorks Blogger — Authority: 138
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• 1918 RPPC of an American Soldier

  
  Anonymous Works — Authority: 432
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• Veteran’s Day celebration

  
  The IronWorks Blogger — Authority: 138
  Is it possible to take this rig further? Methinks not! a happy American sidecar rider indeed! Related posts (automatically generated): Buell Championship Celebration
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• Wednesdays Blessing: For Our Veterans

  
  Your Daily Spiritual Stimulus — Authority: 122
  Please pause today to remember all those past and present who have fought for our country and freedom.For Those Who Serve We ask you, dear Lord to hold our men and women in you loving hands As they travel far...
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• Patriotic Veterans Day Quotes: The Buddha on War

  
  One City: A Buddhist Blog for Everyone — Authority: 476
  by Ethan NichternI thought this was a good patriotic quote for Veterans Day:For hatred does not cease by hatred at any time: Hatred ceases by love alone, this is an eternal law.-The DhammapadaSayings of the BuddhaMy Thought of the Day:...
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• Thanks to all the Veterans on Veterans Day

  
  Home Biz Notes — Authority: 422
  Today is Veterans Day in the U.S.   Without their service to our country, from the Revolutionary War forward, we might not be able to enjoy the freedom to conduct our home businesses. American flag image: sxc.hu So many thanks to all those, including my husband, who have served and are serving so that we ...
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• Independence Day Pictures – Strange Independence Day Pics

  
  Girls Gab — Authority: 138
  For the upcoming Independence Day Americanize objects famous paintings animals or people – include American Flag make red white and blue andor include American Eagle.For the upcoming Independence Day Americanize objects famous paintings animals or people – include American Flag make red white and blue andor ...
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• Crossing over to Brooklyn

  
  Brit in Brooklyn Photoblog — Authority: 113
  On the Q train via the Brooklyn Bridge.
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• Mini Flag Linoleum Print

  
  Saber Blog — Authority: 408
  * Edition of 50 * Linoleum print w/hand touching on each * On Fabriano Medioevalis 2″x3″ card stock * Numbered and dated, and signed in the blue part of the flag MINI FLAG PRINT
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• Flags at Half Staff for Fort Hood Victims

  
  Ahrcanum "ahR-Kah-noom" > secret secrets — Authority: 131
  President Barack Obama has ordered that flags at the White House and other federal buildings will be flown at half staff until Veterans Day in recognition of the shooting at Fort Hood, Texas.  “This is a modest tribute to those who lost their lives even as many were preparing to risk their lives for their ...
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• H-D American Flag Kit Tour-Pak/Saddlebag Mount 94626-98

  
  Your Harley D Site — Authority: 162
  Whether showing your patriotism or your love for Harleys®, its easier now with quality flag and mast kits. Flags are made with high quality nylon for durability. Tour-Pak® mounts include clear protective plastic wrap for Tour-Pak®. Available in sissy bar mount or Tour-Pak® Luggage Carrier/saddlebag mount. ...
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• Cartoon Of The Day

  
  Evaluation — Authority: 143
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• Two Firings: Two Sad Signs of Our Times

  
  American Conservative Daily — Authority: 502
  As a cocky college kid working part time, I once told a supervisor at Met Life who was letting a bunch of us go that I’d been fired from better jobs than this, which may or may not have been true. Getting fired, canned, dismissed, discharged, terminated, let go from a job, part or full time, is often a shot to ...
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• Obama Designs New U.S. Flag

  
  The Planets Best Political Humor at RadioactiveLiberty.com — Authority: 461
  President Barack Hussein Obama (mmm, mmm, mmm) calls in a hack computer guy with marginal Photoshop skills to help him design the New American Flag . They sit in the Oval Office. Obama: “How do you use that thing? I don’t see a teleprompter?” Hack: “It’s a laptop, Mr. President. The screen’s sort of ...
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• The Democratic National Committee Votes In Favor Of American Flag Desecration

  
  American Conservative Daily — Authority: 502
  Watch the video at the end of this article to see one more example of why when it comes to passing their health care reform bill, nothing is off-limits when it comes to the DNC. Even if it means the destruction of one of our country’s greatest symbols. Even I never thought that people of the left would stoop so ...
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• The Democrat View of the American Flag

  
  Gene's Blog — Authority: 476
  “One of the 20 finalists in health care video contest run by Barack Obama’s campaign arm features a mural of an America flag splattered with health care graffiti until it’s covered completely by black paint:” http://bit.ly/PZhq0 . See the sick video here: http://bit.ly/OlL4K , then consider how you ...
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