Category: Fort McHenry

Flag Day: Is America Still the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave?

June 13, 2023
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After visiting Fort McHenry, I reflected upon the flag that was still there after the British assault, and which gave rise to our national anthem. Does that banner still wave over the land of the free and the home of the brave? The flag represents America’s existence, but also symbolizes what America represents—freedom. That’s why…

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Our Vice President Ignores Memorial Day, as Our National Identity Needs Shoring Up

May 31, 2021
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“Enjoy the long weekend.” Thus spake Kamala Harris, Vice-President of the United States, on the run-up to Memorial Day 2021. As many commentators pointed out, you wouldn’t know that she had Memorial Day in mind, because her tweet didn’t mention the name of the holiday. For her, it was just another long weekend, another opportunity…

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