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, honour, 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 colours 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 KheSan,
Saigon, Vietnam know me, 
I was there. 
I led my troops, 
I was dirty, battle worn 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 honour 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   
PLEASE FORWARD MY MESSAGE
TO ALL WHO  STILL LOVE AND RESPECT ME, 
THAT I MAY FLY PROUDLY FOR   
ANOTHER TWO HUNDRED YEARS.

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