Henry Ward Beecher (1813-1887) American pastor and social reformer

Our flag means all that our fathers meant in the revolutionary War. It means all that the Declaration of Independence meant. It means justice. It means liberty. It means happiness Every color means liberty. Every thread means liberty. Every star and stripe means liberty.

John Philip Sousa (1854-1932) American composer and conductor

A flag appears ‘mid thunderous cheers, The banner of the Western land. The emblem of the brave and true.

Adrian Cronauer (1938-2018) American radio personality and USAF Sergeant

Our flag is not just one of many political points of view. Rather, the flag is a symbol of our national unity.

George M. Cohen (1878-1942) American playwright, composer, actor, singer

“You’re a Grand Old Flag”

You’re a grand old flag,
You’re a high flying flag
And forever in peace may you wave.
You’re the emblem of
The land I love.
The home of the free and the brave.
Ev’ry heart beats true
‘neath the Red, White and Blue,
Where there’s never a boast or brag.
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
Keep your eye on the grand old flag.