Wednesday, July 3, 2019

I'm Not Offended by the Betsy Ross American Flag


pc: Nike
Yes, the first American flag was made at a season of time in the USA when owning slaves was acceptable. 

Other than that, I am not bothered nor offended by it.  Sure, some hateful groups have appropriated it for their own purposes.  But I embrace it as part and parcel of the United States' history as a nation.   It's been accepted as such by the majority of people from the past to the present.

I rather admire the character qualities it conveys through its design. 


White signifies purity and innocence. Red hardiness and valor and Blue... signifies vigilance, perseverance and justice. - Charles Thomson, designer of Great Seal
 Betsy Ross & daughters with G Washington, pc: wikipedia


First to Last:  US Dept of Veterans Affairs seal shows Betsy Ross flag and current US flag









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