Essays on American Flag

Thousands of men and women have died for the idea that the United States of America flag stands for. The burning of the flag is only done to anger and sadden on lookers. This one piece of cloth means much more than the eye sees, to burn it shows ignorance and a disregard for the American society. Burning the flag is a way of destroying the symbol of everything this country fought for since the American Revolution. No American has the right to burn the flag. Someone who chooses to do so needs ...

Iwo Jima is an unlikely jewel. Just a miserable plot of volcanic ash, it is one of a series of small islands about 650 miles south of Tokyo. But a prize jewel nonetheless, for its capture promises further security in the Pacific and a strategically close strike-posture against Japan. It was here that the picture took place. This single image speaks for all America about her pride, her valor, and her sacrifice. The picture stands for the greatness of a nation and our ability to dominate the ...

What does it mean to be an American citizen? What does it mean to be great, to have the most money, or could it be to have the best military? To me great means to do the most good to the most amount of people. America has always been known as the land of opportunity for the changes in lives we make. Now let's talk about some of the histories of America. “Land of the free home of the brave” is one of the most memorable quotes in American history. This quote shows what America is like in just ...