"My call tonight is for every American to commit at least two years – 4,000 hours over the rest of your lifetime – to the service of your neighbors and your nation."

President George W. Bush

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The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

 "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America , and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all" 

It should be rendered by standing at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. When not in uniform men should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform should remain silent, face the flag and render the military salute.

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O Flag of our Union

O flag of our Union,
To you we'll be true,
To your red and white stripes,
And your stars on the blue;
The emblem of freedom,
The symbol of right,
We children salute you,
O flag fair and bright!

This was taught in

Classrooms over a

Century ago.

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 I  AM  YOUR  FLAG

  I was born on the 14th of June, 1777.  I am more than just a cloth shaped design.

  I am the silent sentinel of Freedom, the emblem of the greatest sovereign nation

  On earth.  I am the inspiration for which American Patriots gave their lives and

  Fortunes. I walk in silence with each of your Honored Dead as I fly over the White

  Rows of crosses, and have flown through Peace and War, Strife, and Prosperity.

  My Red is the blood that has been shed, My White is the tears shed by Americans

  Who lost their sons. My Blue is for God’s heaven under which I fly. My Stars show

   Unity of 50 states. Old Glory is my nickname, honor me, respect me, defend me

  As those who have gone before us did. Never let my enemies tear me down from

  My lofty position, lest I never return.

~ Author Unknown 

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