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.
I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country's flag.
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.
The American flag represents all of us and all the values we hold sacred.
A thoughtful mind, when it sees a nation's flag, sees not the flag only, but the nation itself.
The red and white and starry blue is freedom's shield and hope.
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 nation's culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people.
The flag is the embodiment, not of sentiment, but of history.
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.