Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Old Glory

Photo taken by us in the state of NEW YORK
This famous name was coined by Captain William Driver, a shipmaster of Salem, Massachusetts, in 1831. As he was leaving on one of his voyages aboard the brig, Charles Doggett, and this one would climax with the rescue of the mutineers of the Bounty--some friends presented him with a beautiful flag of twenty four stars. As the banner opened to the ocean breeze for the first time, he exclaimed: "OLD GLORY".

 George and I both love our Old Glory... It hangs on a pole 24 hours a day (since it is lit at nights) in our front yard. We are both very patriotic and love our country and our FREEDOM.  We hope we never lose this freedom.

Here is a little poem I found about our precious flag.
I AM LOVED by J. Atwell 

I am loved, I am hated, I am spit on, 
I am burned. Regardless, I am proud of 
my country and her people. They say 
that love is the greatest gift but the true 
greatest gift is FREEDOM. May my 
country and her people always have this 
great gift. I ask the blessing of God to 
be with my people now and forever. 



I searched through my photos and am featuring eight pictures of Old Glory taken by us, on our travels through the years ---all from different states.  Hope you enjoy seeing Old Glory on this special holiday.




Photo taken in ARKANSAS




Photo taken in KENTUCKY




Photo taken in NORTH CAROLINA




Photo taken in SOUTH CAROLINA




Photo taken in VIRGINIA




Photo taken in WEST VIRGINIA




Photo taken in TENNESSEE
 Finally,  this beautiful flag hangs in our own yard ---and we are very proud of our OLD GLORY.

Hope you have a fabulous 4th of July.  We will be spending the day with family!!!  AND---by the way,  we finally got some rain on Monday night.... Did you see me doing the "Happy Dance"????   We need more --but this was a good start!!!!!

Hugs,
Betsy
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73 comments:

  1. Annie JeffriesJuly 4, 2012 at 4:06 AM

    Fabulous collection of our country's flag. She's beautiful wherever she waves. Happy 4th!

    Hugs,
    Annie

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  2. Ms. AJuly 4, 2012 at 4:11 AM

    Congratulations on the rain!

    Happy 4th!

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  3. JeevanJuly 4, 2012 at 4:56 AM

    Glad it rain for you :)

    Happy 4th! Interesting photo series on the old glory, glow at different backdrop.

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  4. MadSnapperJuly 4, 2012 at 4:57 AM

    i like them all, my two favorites Kentucky and the train. cool shots. happy 4th, enjoy your family outing.

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  5. ameliaJuly 4, 2012 at 5:28 AM

    The US flag is the most beautiful.
    I'm glad you had some rain Betsy.

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  6. Elizabeth EdwardsJuly 4, 2012 at 5:32 AM

    Happy 4th to you & yours. i love all the flag photos ... too cool!! take care. (:

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  7. UnknownJuly 4, 2012 at 5:44 AM

    Nice pictures! Happy 4th of July!!
    Hugs
    Eva

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  8. AnnJuly 4, 2012 at 5:48 AM

    A nice selection of flag shots. She's a grand old flag and forever in peace may she wave.
    Happy 4th of July

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  9. eileeninmdJuly 4, 2012 at 5:52 AM

    Very patriotic post, Betsy! Love the collection of flag photos. happy 4th of July to you and George!

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  10. Big DudeJuly 4, 2012 at 5:55 AM

    Hope you guys have a great Independence Day

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  11. AnonymousJuly 4, 2012 at 6:03 AM

    Have a safe and happy Fourth!

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  12. Ruth HiebertJuly 4, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    Hope your day is filled with love and good food.

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  13. mamahasspokenJuly 4, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    Happy 4th to you too Betsy!
    Sadly, no rain here yet :o(

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  14. Hootin AnniJuly 4, 2012 at 6:53 AM

    Simply one super stunning and patriotic display for the holiday Betsy!!

    Happy 4th of YOUly to you and your loved ones.

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  15. Linda at To Behold The BeautyJuly 4, 2012 at 6:55 AM

    Happy Fourth to you and George, Betsy. And congratulations on the rain. We could sure use some here.

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  16. RoeHJuly 4, 2012 at 7:10 AM

    Great post! I love the flag and shudder when anyone abuses it. :(

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  17. CatherineJuly 4, 2012 at 7:11 AM

    I'm so glad you got some rain Betsy! Perhaps you should be doing more of a 'rain' dance rather than a 'happy' dance! LOL!

    Have a terrific 4th of July!
    xo Catherine

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  18. DorothyJuly 4, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    Love to see Old Glory waving in the breeze! Hate to see that some people fly it after it is tattered and worn out!
    Happy 4th of July!

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  19. pamJuly 4, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    I hope you have a wonderful 4th of July with your family!

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  20. JoJuly 4, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    Happy 4th of July, Betsy and George. I love the story of your flag and the many photos you shared. I hope you're enjoying a precious time with your loved ones. Blessings and hugs, Jo

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  21. BethJuly 4, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    Hi, Betsy...what beautiful pictures of our flag! I think I recognize the one from North Carolina as being over the Biltmore House?

    So glad to hear that you got rain! We got a bit here, but are hoping and praying for more.

    Hope you and George have a wonderful 4th of July!

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  22. ButtercupJuly 4, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    Love your Old Glory photos! I've got my Old Glory favorite on my blog today, too. Enjoy and have a great Fourth!

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  23. Out on the prairieJuly 4, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    Lovely shots and thoughts. Headed out for a community church service at the park.

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  24. TaborJuly 4, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    Have a great 4th. Nice photos but I am so impressed that you are that organized with your thousands of photos to find these!

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  25. ElizabethJuly 4, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    It's been far too long since I commented, but I read and love your blog every day...I don't 'lurk', I 'observe in quiet happiness'..smile!

    Your flag foto collection is beautiful, thanks for searching them out from your extensive (!) photo collection :-) AND, I learned why our Stars and Stripes are also called "Old Glory". Thanks for feeding my brain!

    Oh, could you Please send some rain down here to Mississippi, we have 'burn bans' in many counties. We can still shoot fireworks, just asked to be VERY careful.

    Happy 4th of July, Betsy and George!

    I hope you can get a change to see my July 4th blog...I think you'll like it!

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  26. UnknownJuly 4, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    Very nice!

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  27. TexWisGirlJuly 4, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    always beautiful, no matter where it is displayed. like your roses header, too!

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  28. Coloring Outside the LinesJuly 4, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    Happy 4th to you and George- love your flag photos!

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  29. BethJuly 4, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    Great collection of flag photos!:>) That's an interesting pole in Arkansas---it looks like there is a stand for someone to be one and actual step-like marks in the pole. ???
    The one in KY in cool also--a primitive pole fitting for its setting.
    I had not read that poem--I would like to share it with my American Lit students this fall, if I have your permission.
    I thought of I Cor. with the "greatest of these is love" verse and then the phrase "the greatest is freedom" and thought how God combines both. He gives us the freedom to choose Him and His Love or not--He does not force us and if we are truly loving someone, we are not forcing our ideas/wants/desires, etc on them. They are free to be themselves and to love us back or not. Hmmmm---you got me thinking, Betsy friend!;>)
    Oh and BTW, so glad you got some rain. The nice thing about that horrendous storm was it did bring lots of needed rain and for 16 hours cooler temps.

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  30. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmJuly 4, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    I recognize Cass! Happy 4th!

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  31. Twilight ManJuly 4, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    Happy 4th to all bloggers and Americans!

    When I studied in Pittsburgh in the 90s, I knew right away that USA is the best country to live in this world after touring North, South, East and West coasts of US. I have visited many other countries especially around Asia and I still vote America as the best. May your country continue to enjoy the freedom and happiness always!

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  32. Twilight ManJuly 4, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    I forgot to say that I love your flag and carriy my mobile phone which its casing is the Flag of USA. Heh heh!

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  33. Sylvia KJuly 4, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    What a great post for the day, Betsy! You and George both have great posts for the day and great reminders of how much we all have to be thankful for today! I shared some history, too. It's all too easy to forget what so many did and sacrificed in order to achieve the freedom we have today! Have a wonderful 4th!!

    Sylvia

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  34. Terry and LindaJuly 4, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    Happy 4th of July!



    Linda
    http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com
    http://deltacountyhistoricalsociety.wordpress.com

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  35. joyJuly 4, 2012 at 2:40 PM

    Congratulation with your 4th of July:)

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  36. Miss DebbieJuly 4, 2012 at 2:49 PM

    Great pictures...you are a traveler!!
    Glad you got rain....we did, too, and it was much needed! Hope you are enjoying your holiday. Thanks for visiting my place!

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  37. UnknownJuly 4, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    Old Glory.
    May she fly forever over the land of the free.

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  38. BookncoffeeJuly 4, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    Nice entry of Old Glory! And the roses are pretty at the top. Happy 4th to you and George! IT's so dry here. No rain here yet. Have a 20% chance. I see some in Chattanooga and KY. Ya'll take care!

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  39. KayJuly 4, 2012 at 3:34 PM

    Great photos Betsy.

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  40. NavaJuly 4, 2012 at 3:57 PM

    Great photos of our flag!

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  41. Starry DawnJuly 4, 2012 at 6:11 PM

    Hi pretty lady, Betsy,
    Oh!! You have posted an outstanding collection of U.S. Flags. I love this post, just as much as I love your wonderful blog.
    I truly enjoy visiting your site, Betsy sweetheart.
    Thank you so much for visiting my site and offering your heartfelt comments there!!
    Thank you for your kind Email too!!
    Have a Happy Independence Day with your dear family and loved ones!!
    Happy 4th of July, Betsy!!
    Blessings,
    Poet Starry.

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  42. Grandma BonnieJuly 4, 2012 at 6:12 PM

    I love that beautiful flag with all my heart! We also fly Old Glory. Happy 4th! Hope you had a nice day.

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  43. Sweet Posy DreamsJuly 4, 2012 at 6:20 PM

    What gorgeous roses in your blog header. Stunning.

    Happy 4th of July. Neat to see the flags from all the different places.

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  44. DeniseinVAJuly 4, 2012 at 6:26 PM

    Lovely post and nice to hear the origins of how "Old Glory" came about. Happy 4th of July Betsy and George :)

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  45. CarlettaJuly 4, 2012 at 6:57 PM

    What a great idea for a post Betsy on this holiday!
    Your template is all decked out as well.
    Hoping you and George have had a wonderful day!

    We finally got power late this afternoon so the end of this day is definitely a HAPPY 4th and the AC is on!

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  46. amy @ Life in Pink Hi-TopsJuly 4, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    Love your pictures of Old Glory. Was singing "You're a Grand Old Flag" the other day and the kids were looking at me like I was nuts. Not unusual, I know, but they'd never heard the song. I learned it in kindergarten--what are they teaching kids in school today?

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  47. ConnieJuly 4, 2012 at 8:30 PM

    Beautiful photos of Old Glory, Betsy. I hope you had a happy 4th of July! :)

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  48. RohrerbotJuly 4, 2012 at 9:32 PM

    Happy 4th!!! I like your theme here. Very fun. I'd hang a flag up as well but it would get stolen:( Who does that? Hope you had a nice day together. I love 4th of July food:)

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  49. LyndaJuly 4, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    I love your pics of the flag from the different states and in the unique settings. Hope your day has been great! We have been with family this week and will be this weekend, too.

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  50. Betty ManousosJuly 5, 2012 at 1:28 AM

    that is a glorious collection, betsy, thanks so much for sharing,
    hope you've had a wonderful 4th of july!

    big hugs!

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  51. AndreaJuly 5, 2012 at 2:31 AM

    Oh you really have flag photo collections, i thought you only have waterfalls! Loving one's country is a prime obligation for all citizens! I love mine too.

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  52. SquirrelQueenJuly 5, 2012 at 2:49 AM

    That's quite a collection of flag Betsy, each one is beautiful. I'm glad to hear you got some rain and hopefully you will get more. We had record rainfall for June but now it's starting to get dry.

    Happy 4TH!

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  53. Small KucingJuly 5, 2012 at 4:15 AM

    :)

    ours is 31st August

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  54. Arkansas PattiJuly 5, 2012 at 6:41 AM

    Did not know that about Old Glory. Thanks. Loved your theme.
    Wow, what is "rain" again? I am so pleased for you and we have glimmers of possibilities in the coming week. Toes are crossed.

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  55. BrendaJuly 5, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    First of all, very glad you got rain. Still praying for more for TN. I love your photos of Old Glory. I love this country too and pray for it often. We do need good leaders...
    Love you
    Brenda

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  56. AnonymousJuly 5, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    What lovely shots. And rain - finally! Hurray!

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  57. Terry and LindaJuly 5, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    I would love to go to Kentucky and see that place!!!


    Linda
    http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com
    http://deltacountyhistoricalsociety.wordpress.com

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  58. Linda PJuly 5, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    Hope you had a good day! I love your header and glad you had some rain the other day!

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  59. trumpJuly 5, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    Beautiful Betsy and I love how you arranged all of these different flag images, what a photogenic country we live in! Richard from Amish Stories

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  60. Tolga July 5, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    sky is fabulous!

    love from middel east % turkey:)

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  61. Small City ScenesJuly 5, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    I am so glad you finally got some rain. Well we finally got some sunshine and blue skies. Temps up to high 70s though. Just right.
    I love our flag too. We have it out mostly but when it rains for days we bring it in.

    I had to update blogger to Chrome to be able to finally make a comment on anyones blog or even to access my own blog. Yehaw!!
    MB

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  62. ShugJuly 5, 2012 at 3:24 PM

    I love that old flag...My heart is filled with much pride when I see ol' glory flying high. I enjoyed all of these photos..
    hugs,
    shug

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  63. KarinJuly 5, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    What an excellent post for your Independence Day celebrations! Have a perfect FOURTH!!

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  64. HolleyGardenJuly 5, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    Hope you had a fabulous Fourth. I loved seeing all the photos of Old Glory. Just seeing a photo of the flag makes me swell with pride. God bless the USA!

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  65. Diane AZJuly 5, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    Beautiful collection of Old Glory photos and I enjoyed the poem too. I'm glad you finally got some rain, we got some as well. :D

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  66. RoseJuly 5, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    We had a hot 4th! And was 107ยบ here again today! You would not believe the cornfields...

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  67. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiJuly 5, 2012 at 7:39 PM

    There is not a flag more beautiful than Old Glory, Betsy! I loved hearing the story behind that wonderful phrase.

    Hope you had a fun 4th of July! Ours was quiet..and hot...lol...but very relaxing.

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  68. nannyJuly 5, 2012 at 8:27 PM

    You sure have a great collection of flag shots! And I love everyone of them!
    We have a 30/40 % chance of rain this weekend and Monday! I hope it rains for days!!!!!!

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  69. LVJuly 5, 2012 at 8:30 PM

    A wonderful tribute to the flag, our country and the 4th.

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  70. ChristineJuly 5, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    Old Glory is still one grand lady! Just beautiful Betsy.

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  72. AnonymousJuly 5, 2012 at 9:43 PM

    I love your red, whit and blue theme- especially your red roses header photo.
    Perfect post for the 4th, Betsy.
    Hugs :)

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  73. Rose ~ from OzJuly 6, 2012 at 12:20 AM

    Awesome collection of patriotic flag photos Betsy!! And you got some rain!? We'll do more prayers for more rain!
    :)

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