The meaning of the American Flag

As Americans, we honor and respect our flag.  It is protected by law.  It is not the piece of cloth that our flag is made out of that we respect.  It is what our flag represents that is important and sacred.
 

1. WHITE STRIPES.  The white stripes stand for purity.  We, as a country, want people to be honest in everything we do.  We want the people of this country to do what is right, even if it is hard to do.
 

2. RED STRIPES.  The red stripes stand for courage.  Many men and women have given their lives for this great country.  They did this willingly because they believed in freedom.  It is because of their great courage that we have the freedom we enjoy today.
 

3. BLUE SQUARE.  The blue square stands for freedom.  Freedom is very important.  We want people to enjoy the blessings of freedom.  That means that no matter who you are, what you look like, or who you believe in, you have the right to be treated like everyone else!
 

4. STARS.  There are 50 stars on our flag today.  They stand for the 50 states in the United States of America.
 

5. YELLOW RIBBON.  Today there is a new patriotic symbol of sorts that you often see displayed with the American Flag.  It is a yellow ribbon.  The yellow ribbon is a reminder to each of us to support our country and the people who serve it.  It is a symbol of hope for a safe return of servicemen when they are away.
 

The Star Spangled Banner, Old Glory, Stars and Stripes Forever, and the Grand Old Flag.  They are all different names and different ways to tell the same story.