In front of our home we fly the American flag and the Marine Corps flag. The American flag is worn and a bit tattered. We have plenty of new ones.
Weary Wife wants to change it. Thinks current condition is disrespectful.
Old Marine says no. It's a battle flag. We're at war. Asks if Weary Wife ever saw the flag at Ft McHenry.
What do you say?
I do a special lesson on the “Star Spangled Banner” in my 8th grade US history class when we study the War of 1812. About 3/4 of my students are Mexican (legal and illegal) and the remainder are a variety of nationalities and races including Vietnamese, Turks, Indian Indians and American Indians, African Africans and African Americans. It is always a difficult lesson to teach for me because I find it very emotional. I often get choked up when I’m teaching it, but I don’t try to hide it. I want them to feel it, too. I want those kids to know that the flag MEANS something. When we say the pledge, they better stand for it. They are often more respectful of it after that lesson.
Wishing you all Happy Independence Day, patriots!
How lovely. You are truly an inspiration