The Union, which means so much to the white man, means almost nothing to the black man.
A flag is not just cloth and ink. It is a universally recognized symbol that stands for liberty, and freedom.

Our flag is not just one of many political points of view. Rather, the flag is a symbol of our national unity.
Our flag is our national ensign, pure and simple, behold it! Listen to it! Every star has a tongue, every stripe is articulate.

When we honor our flag, we honor what we stand for as a nation - freedom, equality, justice, and hope.

A thoughtful mind, when it sees a nation's flag, sees not the flag only, but the nation itself.

Our flag honors those who have fought to protect it, and is a reminder of the sacrifice of our nation's founders and heroes.
The flag does not fly because the wind moves it; it flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.

The American flag is the most recognized symbol of freedom and democracy in the world.
A flag which represents men who have left their homes to defend their country should be raised to a place of honor above all others.
A man's country is not a certain area of land, of mountains, rivers, and woods, but it is a principle and patriotism is loyalty to that principle.