Independence Day, Happy 4th.!!

[Chili327]

Don't be a douche.. Say it, mean it, or leave it.!!

 

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

According to the United States Flag Code, the Pledge "should be rendered by standing at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. When not in uniform men should remove any non-religious 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".

 

 

I wont be near a computer, so i wanted to make this post prior to the 4th..

 

[TOW-19]

Happy weekend to all.

 

I'm looking forward to hopefully catching the National Anthem playing somewhere this weekend.

It's my favorite song ever performed. Always brings a tear to my eye.

[Nemesis]

Chili-Palmer ]

Don't be a douche.. Say it, mean it, or leave it.!!

 

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

According to the United States Flag Code, the Pledge "should be rendered by standing at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. When not in uniform men should remove any non-religious 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".

 

 

I wont be near a computer, so i wanted to make this post prior to the 4th..

 

 

 

What happened to "Under God"?

 

Anyways have a happy and safe 4th to you too.

[o-BacklasH-o]

Happy 4th weekend all! Stay safe and have fun!

[DK_DevilJack]

Happy 4th To all UF!

[Guest Attitude]

I AM THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

By Howard Schnauber

I am the flag of the United States of America.

My name is "Old Glory".

I fly atop the world's tallest buildings.

I stand watch in America's halls of justice.

I fly majestically over institutions of learning.

I stand guard with power in the world.

Look up and see me.

 

I stand for peace, honor, truth and justice.

I stand for freedom.

I am confident.

I am arrogant.

I am proud.

 

When I am flown with my fellow banners,

My head is a little higher,

My colors a little truer.

 

I bow to no one!

I am recognized all over the world.

I am worshipped -- I am saluted.

I am loved -- I am revered.

I am respected -- and I am feared.

 

I have fought in every battle of every war

for more then 200 years.

I was flown at Valley Forge, Gettysburg,

Shiloh and Appomattox.

I was there at San Juan Hill,

the trenches of France,

in the Argonne Forest, Anzio, Rome

and the beaches of Normandy, Guam,

Okinawa, Korea, and Vietnam.

I was there. I led my troops.

I was dirty, battle-weary and tired,

but my soldiers cheered me

And I was proud.

 

I have been burned, torn and trampled

on the streets of countries I have helped set free.

It does not hurt, for I am invincible.

 

I have been soiled upon, burned, torn

and trampled on the streets of my country.

And when it's by those whom I've served in battle -- it hurts.

But I shall overcome -- for I am strong.

 

I have slipped the bonds of Earth

and stood watch over the uncharted frontiers of space

from my vantage point on the moon.

I have borne silent witness

to all of America's finest hours.

But my finest hours are yet to come.

 

When I am torn into strips

and used as bandages

for my wounded comrades on the battlefield,

When I am flown at half-mast to honor my soldier,

Or when I lie in the trembling arms

of a grieving parent at the grave of their fallen son or daughter,

I am proud.

 

MY NAME IS "OLD GLORY".

LONG MAY I WAVE.

DEAR GOD IN HEAVEN,

LONG MAY I WAVE.

 

:*+,

Have a safe and happy 4th everyone. (

 

 

[Chili327]

What happened to "Under God"?

I like to keep religion out of politics..

 

That version is my personal preference. The "under god" was added to the pledge in 1957.

I doubt we want to get into all of that, but the pledge has been edited many times over the years, my version is the newest version since the last edit which was the addition of "under god" (you know Church & State. )

 

 

Isn't it weird how we all say the pledge every day that we go to grammar school, but never really understand what it means, but then when we get old enough to understand what it means we don't say the pledge anymore..

 

Some people think the "under god" part was added to the pledge to make it harder to keep in every day life. (especially for kids when they get old enough to understand) I'm not a strong believer in that theory, but it is a theory.

 

I couldn't believe how hard it was to find a flag to buy, to take with us out on the boat..

Eitherway, hope everyone had a great day.!!