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And it got a bad rip in New Orleans With Packinham and Jackson tuggin' at its seams And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on through |
You see, we got a little hole in that flag there When Washington took it across the Delaware And it got powder burned the night Francis Scott Key Sat watchin' it writing 'Say Can You See' |
He said, "Naw, it'll do for our little town" |
I said, "Your flag pole has a leaned a little bit And that's a Ragged Old Flag you got hanging on it" |
He said, "Have a seat" and I sat down "Is this the first time you've been in our little town?" |
I said, "I think it is," |
He said "I don't like to brag But we're kinda proud of that Ragged Old Flag |
"Ragged Old Flag" |
I walked through a country court house square On a park bench an old man was sitting there I said, "Your court house is kinda run down" |
She got cut with a sword at Chancellorsville And she got cut again at Shiloh Hill There was Robert E. Lee, Beauregard and Bragg And the south wind blew hard on that Ragged Old Flag |
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha Gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and low by the time it was through |
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam "She waved from our ships upon the briney foam, And now they've about quit waving her back here at home. |
In her own good land here she's been abused She's been burned, dishonored, denied and refused And the government for which she stands Has been scandalized throughout the land |
And she's getting threadbare and wearing thin But she's in good shape for the shape she's in Cause she's been through the fire before And I believe she can take a whole lot more |
So we raise her up every morning, take her down every night We don't let her touch the ground and fold her up right On second thought I do like to brag Cause I'm mighty proud of that Ragged Old Flag." |
by John R. Cash |
A Reason To Celebrate A Small Piece Of American History Declaration of Independence July 4, 1776 Mr. Thomas Jefferson -Author 1743-1826 3rd Pres. of U.S. 3-04-1801 to 3-03-1809 Mr. John Adams-Supporter on the floor of Congress 1743-1826 2nd Pres. of U.S. 3-04-1797 to 3-03-1801 Thomas Jeffersons document served as our countrys promise to "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness." Written in 1776, this masterpiece put forth what the Colonists were fighting for, and what the new nation was to stand for. The original Declaration of Independence is on exhibit in theRotunda of The National Archives Building in Washington,D.C. It has faded badly, largely because of poor preservation techniques of the 19th century. Today this priceless document is maintained under the most exacting archival conditions possible. On July 2, 1776 the resolution of Independence was adopted, and on the 4th, the Declaration itself was unanimously agreed to. Language can scarcely describe the trassport of Mr. Adams at this time. He has best describe them himself , in a letter written the day following, to his wife. "Yesterday," says he, "the greatest question was decided that was ever debated in America; and greater, perhaps, never was or will be decided among men. A resolution was passed, without one dissenting colony, 'That these United States are, and of right ought to be free and independent states. 'The day passed. The 4th of July, 1776, will be a memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to Almighty God. It ought to be solemnized with pomp, shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires and illuminations, from one end of the continent to the other, from this time forward, forever. You will think me transported with enthusiasm, but I am not. I am well aware of the toil, and blood, and treasure, that it will cost to maintain this declaration, and support and defend these states; yet through all the gloom, I can see the rays of light and glory. I can see that the end is worth more than all the means; and that proterity will triumph, although you and I may rue, which I hope we shall not." |
Dede's Note: Wow! After a letter like that What is left to say? Other than, Have a Happy, but Safe Holiday! God Bless you All ! Much Love From Dede, Dick & Jimmy |
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