American Flag American Symbols and Their Meanings |
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| Author:
| Ferry, Joseph |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4379-6854-5 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2009 |
| Publisher: | DIANE Publishing Company
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $20.00 |
Book Description:
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By whatever name it is called -- the Stars and Stripes, Old Glory, the Star-Spangled Banner -- the American flag is the ultimate symbol of American freedom. The American flag went through several incarnations before the design we recognize today was established, from a banner based on a British flag and a colonial rattlesnake flag that read, ¿Don¿t Tread on Me¿ to the enormous 24-star flag that flew over Fort McHenry in 1814, inspiring Francis Scott Key to write the national anthem....
More DescriptionBy whatever name it is called -- the Stars and Stripes, Old Glory, the Star-Spangled Banner -- the American flag is the ultimate symbol of American freedom. The American flag went through several incarnations before the design we recognize today was established, from a banner based on a British flag and a colonial rattlesnake flag that read, ¿Don¿t Tread on Me¿ to the enormous 24-star flag that flew over Fort McHenry in 1814, inspiring Francis Scott Key to write the national anthem. This book describes the history and meaning of this symbol of America which has inspired music and joy in the hearts of people around the world. The American flag is a beacon to those who long for liberty, as well as a representation of the unity of our great nation. Illustrations.