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The  American flag is one of the most recognized and iconic symbols of patriotism in the world. Its bold colors of red, white, and blue instantly evoke a sense of pride and loyalty to the United States of America. But what do these colors truly represent and why are they so important to the concept of patriotism? The history of the American flag dates to the Revolutionary War, when the thirteen colonies declared their independence from Great Britain. The first official flag, kn …

The History of the Pledge of Allegiance Before today's version, there was a version that was created by Captain George T. Balch, a veteran of the Civil War and teacher of patriotism in New York City schools. Balch’s version, “We give our heads and hearts to God and our country; one country; one language; one flag!” was embraced by many schools, DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution), and GAR (Grand Army of the Republic). This version was used until 1923 when the National Flag Conferenc …

August 29th is the birthday of the Marine Corps Reserve. The Marine Corps Reserve has been proudly serving and protecting the United States of America for over 100 years.What is the Marine Corps Reserve?The Marine Corps Reserve, also known as the Marine Forces Reserve, is an organization that is responsible for providing fully trained units and individuals that can be mobilized in times of war, national emergency, or contingency operations to support and bolster active duty Marine Corps units.Ma …