i pledge allegiance to my flag and to the republic for which it stands; one nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

my gift

i give my head, my heart, my hand to god and my country; one country, one language, one flag.[a]

flag day

june 14 is the anniversary of the adoption of the flag, and that date is celebrated in many states as flag day.

we can honor our flag

by living for it;

by keeping our own honor bright;

by being brave; (red stands for valor.)

by being clean; (white stands for purity.)

by being just; (blue stands for justice.)

by being loyal;

by being ready to die for it, if we are called upon.

our state has one star in the blue of the flag.

how shall we honor our star?

how shall we show respect for our country and our flag?

since our flag means so much to us, we should respect it and love it with all our hearts.

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when the flag passes in a parade, people should, if walking, halt; or if sitting, rise and stand at attention and uncover.

the flag should never be allowed to drag on the ground nor be left out after dark. did you know that it must never be used as an old rag? you see no matter how old or torn a flag becomes, it is[51] still our flag and must be loved and honored always.

my country! ’tis of thee,

sweet land of liberty,

of thee i sing;

land where my fathers died!

land of the pilgrim’s pride!

from every mountain side

let freedom ring!

“america is another name for opportunity.”

what do you understand by that?