Feet stand their ground, red hands firmly grip the pole. Americans used all their might to keep the flag standing tall. Keeping standing and blowing in the wind, showing the United states was not gone in WWII, our own Civil War, or in response to attacks of 9/11.

Our country’s flag holds the symbolic nature from each individual hemp string sewn together holding tightly the sacrifice and bloodshed served to make this very flag. Yes, fifty States and thirteen Colonies may show the literal symbolic meaning of our flag but there so much more in the deep roots of our flag.

Thirteen Stripes. The colonies that are a part of our nation’s history, all thirteen stayed united through each signature of the Declaration of Independence. Through the Civil War, having shed blood and tears to keep this country together. Showing our flag had a bond that was too great to be torn apart between colonies. 

Fifty Stars. One for each of our country’s states, stand in unity over blue just like each state has a unique border that fits this country together as a perfect puzzle. Each stitch pulled carefully tighter through the fabric as the hands of Betsy Ross carefully brought the flag to life. The stitching of each star shows the significance of each state and why we have come to be fifty proudly United States. 

Hemp String. The only material good enough to withstand being flown in the wind, the rain, the battle, the storm. The United States flag was purposefully sewn together with hemp string so it can stand tall and mighty through any climate, as long as its purpose is fully displayed in the wind.

The United States Flag stands for honor and shows the sacrifices made for the fate of the future. Pay our respects to those who have fallen and shed blood for this country. Our history was made so we can live our lives today, knowing what was due for the success of the future.