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FLAG SALUTE INTRODUCTIONS
According to the Bylaws of the Boy
Scouts of America, the goals of the movement are character development,
citizenship training, mental and physical fitness. Proper citizenship
can't be taught without proper respect for our U.S. flag and our
American heritage. Unless thought is given to it, the Pledge of
Allegiance can become boring, disrespectful and slovenly to American
citizens. Scouting magazine published a series of flag salute
introductions to make the flag salute more meaningful. Here are some of
them:
- Because we are thankful and
appreciative of such leaders as Abraham Lincoln, let us salute the flag
and at the same time remember the great Presidents of our great land.
- As we salute the flag today, let's
remember George Washington, the Father of our Country, and the heritage
of America.
- Because we are proud and
appreciative of America's role in world leadership, let us now salute
our flag.
- For those who died that this nation
might live, let us now salute our flag.
- We, the people . . . that's what
our flag stands for. Let us salute the flag.
- The 31 words of the Pledge of
Allegiance are among the best-known words in America. Let us repeat them
now with meaning as we salute our flag.
- Our state is represented by one of
the 50 stars on the U.S. flag. Let us now pledge allegiance to our flag
as individuals and together for our state.
- The flag of the United States of
America is the emblem of our nation, the leader of the free world. Let
us now salute our flag.
- In peace and war our flag flies
proudly, because Americans are not forgetful of others. Join me in
saluting our flag.
- When you look at the flag, you can
see the Constitution and the courts, the statutes and statute-makers, a
soldier, a street-sweeper, a lawyer or a clerk. What do you see as we
salute the flag today?
- Join me in saluting the flag of our
country, the emblem of truth and justice.
- We live in a changing life, a life
of moods and passions, a life of heartbreak and tired muscles . . . but
the flag stands fast. Join me in saluting our nation's flag.
- Our flag stands for all that we
hope to be and have the courage to try for. Let us join in a salute to
the red, white and blue.
- The flag represents song and fear,
struggle and panic, hope and joy. Join me in saluting the flag of our
country.
- Webster defines the word
"flag" as a light cloth bearing a device or devices to
indicate nationality or party. Show your nationality during our flag
salute today.
- Thirteen stripes and 50 stars . . .
representing the Original Thirteen Colonies and our 50 States of today.
Today, as in 1776, our flag is a rallying point for all Americans. Let
us salute our flag proudly.
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