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I AM THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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 at me and see me
I stand for peace, honor, truth and justice
I stand for freedom
I am confident
I am arrogant
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 worshiped, 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 than 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,Guan, Okinawa, Korea and Khe San, Siagon,Vietnam
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 forntiers 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 soldiers.
Or when I lie in the trembling arms of a grieving parent at the grave of their fallen Son or Daughter. I AM PROUD.

THE NAME IS "OLD GLORY"
DEAR GOD IN HEAVEN
LONG MAY I WAVE
FOR ANOTHER 200 YEARS