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Morning Glory flowers traditionally hold the symbolic meaning of unrequited love and obsession in the language of flowers.The flower symbolizes innocence and love in Japan, making it a common gift ...
Our nation’s official flag -- “The Stars and Stripes,” “Old Glory” -- has inspired songs, poems, plays, movies, calithumps, protests, and patriotic deeds ever since its adoption on this date ...
As I have pledged allegiance to our nation’s flag at various events, I have often wondered why we call our flag “Old Glory.” ...
Old Glory, our revered flag, stands as a powerful symbol of the American spirit, a reminder of our history, sacrifices and unity. As we approach the Fourth of July, it’s the perfect time to ...
Old Glory, the weather-beaten 17- by 10-foot banner that has long been a primary NMAH artifact, is second only to Francis Scott Key’s Star-Spangled Banner as a patriotic symbol, ...
Old Glory. For many of us in Superiorland and, indeed, elsewhere, our flag is an all-but sacred symbol of sacrifice and freedom. Many of us fly the flag at our homes or places of business. And units ...
In today’s fast paced, hurry-up lifestyle we need reminders of what unites us and for the past 248 years “Old Glory” has been our steadfast leader. The next time you see our flag waving proudly in the ...
The woman often credited with sewing the first national U.S. flag — at the request of George Washington himself, her descendants claimed — might have been puzzled by Saturday's modern Flag Day.