Klein ISD recognizes First Responders Day

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Klein ISD recognizes First Responders Day
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Ehrhardt Elementary
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The American Flag

• The American flag has been around for over two
  centuries, waving proudly over America from sea
  to shining sea.
• Betsy Ross is given credit for bringing her to
  life back in 1776, but no one knows for sure.
• History tells us the flag became official by
  act of congress in 1777.

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• Through the years she has changed over twenty
  seven times. The concept of the blue union with
  white stars has not changed, but the stars (once
  only 13) are now 50, one for every state. The
  alternating red and white stripes remain at 13,
  symbolizing the original states and our colonial
  roots.
• She has become the most cherished and most
  recognized symbol of America.

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She goes by many namesOld Glory, The Star
Spangled Banner, The Grand Old Flag, and the
Stars and Stripes, all names the American people
have bestowed on this beautiful masterpiece of
red, white, and blue. What makes our flag so
special? How did she earn her hero status? What
makes her stand out as THE symbol of our great
country? To answer these questions, one needs
only to glance at her rich resume of
accomplishments.
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Old Glory has gone to war many times, from the
Revolutionary War, to the Gulf War, and all the
wars and conflicts in between. She has walked
with our foot soldiers, sailed with our sailors,
and flown with our airmenalways bringing courage
to those who need it most. She has gone into
space, and planted her feet firmly on the
moon. She rests on caskets and at gravesites,
giving peace and comfort to both the living and
the dead.
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The Stars and Stripes stands atop all of our
government buildings, from the White House, to
the Capitol, to the courthouses around the
nation, as if to say,I represent, Truth and
Justice for All. Old Glory Stands tall guarding
the schoolyards of every school in Americashe is
the protector of tomorrows leaders. She goes to
Little League games, Big League games, and the
Olympic Games waving proudly from her lofty perch.
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She loves to attend picnics, rodeos, parades, and
patriotic celebrations (her favorite is the
Fourth of July.) The Grand Old Flag can transform
into a fireworks display where she explodes in
all her glory, lighting up our skies with bursts
of red, white and blue. She is the center stage
of our national anthem. The Stars and Stripes can
be found on billboards, bulletin boards, barns,
bedspreads and bumper stickerswe show her off
whenever and however, we can.
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The Grand Old Flag adorns our bodies in many
ways, from shirts, dresses, and scarves, to
ribbons, neckties and hats. She sparkles on our
necks, wrists, and lapels in the form of
necklaces, rings, bracelets, and pinswe wear her
colors proudly. Our flag is not afraid of the
darkness of night, and she has weathered many a
storm. She never cowers in time of trouble or
strife. She scoffs at danger as if to say, You
cannot destroy meI am America.
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She stood sentry over the Pentagon, and the
rubble of the World Trade Center, guarding the
precious honor and dignity of those who lost
their lives in the despicable attacks of
September 11, 2001. Now this treasured flag, this
beacon for Americas freedom, has once again been
called upon to serve her country. Her vibrant
colors are stained with the desert sands of Iraq
and the precious blood of our soldiers as she
stands proudly waving in the winds of war,
whispering, Let freedom ring.
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The American Flag has been burned, cut, trod
upon, spat on, and defiled in many ways.
Sometimes when she displays her colors, she is
worn, tattered, faded or torn, but she still
stands tall, proud and unbowedwaving
majestically over America, the land of the free
and the home of the brave. Our Pledge of
Allegiance makes her the emblem of our dedication
to America, and the freedoms we all
cherish. Treat her with respect and dignityShe
is America. Written for Freedom Week by Fran
Zachry, Fifth Grade Teacher Ehrhardt Elementary
School Klein Independent School District Spring,
Texas
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