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GOD BLESS AMERICA

fourpaws56 — Sun, 03 Sep 2017 23:19:54 GMT

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DJP — Sun, 03 Sep 2017 23:28:28 GMT

@fourpaws56,Thank you. We need more of this for the country.

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MarkeieMark — Sun, 03 Sep 2017 23:31:04 GMT

It gives me chills. Thank you.

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Oznell — Sun, 03 Sep 2017 23:34:17 GMT

Fantastic-- I never knew that. Thanks so much, fourpaws56, for adding to our knowledge of America's history!

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fourpaws56 — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 00:44:23 GMT

despite the turmoil our country is in right now, I am proud to be an American and I will honor our flag until I take my last breath...

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sunshine45 — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 01:32:14 GMT

actually i am not sure how accurate the information given is...... i found this online earlier.

The flag was first authorized by Congress June 14, 1777. This date is now observed as Flag Day throughout America.

The flag was first flown from Fort Stanwix, on the site of the present city of Rome, New York, on August 3, 1777.

It was first under fire for three days later in the Battle of Oriskany, August 6, 1777.

http://www.usacitylink.com/usa/history-of-the-flag/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_the_United_States

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StylishLady — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 01:34:28 GMT

Amen. This former Canadian is well aware of the positive impact the USA has had on our lives. I couldn't be more proud to be an American

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bonnielu — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 01:34:59 GMT

Proud to be an American. The best gift my grandparents could have ever given me. They left behind turmoil and hate and came to a new country with hope and the will to succeed. God Bless America!

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Beth-QVC — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 03:22:45 GMT

This post has been removed by QVC because it is political

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ShowMe — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 03:38:24 GMT

@fourpaws56........cali, I have been starting almost each day on Mr. Lucky'w thread with GOD BLESS AMERICA.....for some time now. You have even given me a for it....... But am glad you started a thread with it.

Since there has been so much turmoil going on, felt it appropriate to start each day with that.

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Lindsays Grandma — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 06:08:46 GMT

I stand behind you 100% on that. I will always honor our flag and National Anthem which so many gave their lives for to protect. God Bless America, my home sweet home.

@fourpaws56 wrote:
despite the turmoil our country is in right now, I am proud to be an American and I will honor our flag until I take my last breath...

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jubilant — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 16:00:23 GMT

God Bless America
Land that I love.
Stand beside Her and guide Her
Through the night with a light from above.

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Oznell — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 17:03:53 GMT

America has been through many difficult times in its history, hasn't it. The disaster in Texas, as horrible and life-changing as it has been for so many, I think has shown us, in part, what we're made of. There are certain ideals we all subscribe to, no matter our other differences. We are united in our love for America and those cherished ideals.

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q-girl — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 17:22:01 GMT

@sunshine45 wrote:
actually i am not sure how accurate the information given is...... i found this online earlier.

The flag was first authorized by Congress June 14, 1777. This date is now observed as Flag Day throughout America.

The flag was first flown from Fort Stanwix, on the site of the present city of Rome, New York, on August 3, 1777.

It was first under fire for three days later in the Battle of Oriskany, August 6, 1777.

http://www.usacitylink.com/usa/history-of-the-flag/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_the_United_States

August 3rd. . . . September 3rd. . . . the important thing is to honor the flag and our Country, and to be proud of both, today and every day of your life. We need to begin to see ourselves, and every one of our citizens, as Americans, and stop focusing on our differences.

Hugs. . .

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meallen616 — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 18:59:54 GMT

Proud American,

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sunshine 919 — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 19:06:12 GMT

@bonnielu wrote:
Proud to be an American. The best gift my grandparents could have ever given me. They left behind turmoil and hate and came to a new country with hope and the will to succeed. God Bless America!

I just hope other families will get the same opportunity your grandparents were given. I think this country was more accepting years ago. When you think about it immigrants and slaves built this country.

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OfCourse — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 19:18:02 GMT

@q-girl wrote:
@sunshine45 wrote:
actually i am not sure how accurate the information given is...... i found this online earlier.

The flag was first authorized by Congress June 14, 1777. This date is now observed as Flag Day throughout America.

The flag was first flown from Fort Stanwix, on the site of the present city of Rome, New York, on August 3, 1777.

It was first under fire for three days later in the Battle of Oriskany, August 6, 1777.

http://www.usacitylink.com/usa/history-of-the-flag/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_the_United_States
August 3rd. . . . September 3rd. . . . the important thing is to honor the flag and our Country, and to be proud of both, today and every day of your life. We need to begin to see ourselves, and every one of our citizens, as Americans, and stop focusing on our differences.

Hugs. . .

What a beautiful sentiment, Q-girl. I'm only second-generation American, with my grandparents coming here. We do need to come together as one people. The tragedy in Houston this week showed people from all walks of life working together to help each other. It was truly inspiring. The last time I remember anything of that nature was when members of Congress gathered on the steps of Capitol Hill and together sang "God Bless America" after the 9/11 terror attack. I was so happy to see that show of unity and resolve from our leaders at such an upsetting time. We need more of this kind of unity, as you said.

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beach-mom — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 19:21:37 GMT

@fourpaws56 - Somehow I missed this yesterday, so I'm a day late. I didn't know this, so thank you for posting and letting all of us know!