Old Glory

noun

/ˌəʊld ˈɡlɔːri/

(North American English)

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a name for the flag of the US
CultureThe name 'Old Glory' was first used by William Driver, a ship's captain from Massachusetts, in 1831.
Culture the Stars and Stripesthe Stars and StripesThe US flag, usually called the Stars and Stripes, is an important symbol to all Americans. It is also known as Old Glory or the Star-Spangled Banner. According to tradition, during the revolution against Britain George Washington asked Betsy Ross to make a flag that would inspire his soldiers. This flag had 13 stripes, seven red and six white, and in one corner 13 white stars on a blue background to represent the 13 colonies. On 14 June 1777 it became the flag of the independent US. As each new state became part of the US an extra star was added.Today, the flag is widely seen in the US. Government offices and schools have flags flying, and many people have flags outside their houses, especially on Independence Day. Children start the school day by saying the Pledge of Allegiance, a promise to be loyal to the flag and to their country. When somebody important dies, flags are flown at half mast/NAmE half staff. When a soldier dies, his or her coffin is covered with a flag, and after the funeral the flag is given to the family. The flag has also been used as a symbol of protest, especially during the Vietnam War, when some people burnt the flag to show that they were ashamed of their country's actions.Each of the US states also has its own flag. State flags may show the state flower or bird, or other emblem.

单词	Old Glory
释义	Old Glory noun /ˌəʊld ˈɡlɔːri/ /ˌəʊld ˈɡlɔːri/ (North American English) jump to other results a name for the flag of the US CultureThe name 'Old Glory' was first used by William Driver, a ship's captain from Massachusetts, in 1831. Culture the Stars and Stripesthe Stars and StripesThe US flag, usually called the Stars and Stripes, is an important symbol to all Americans. It is also known as Old Glory or the Star-Spangled Banner. According to tradition, during the revolution against Britain George Washington asked Betsy Ross to make a flag that would inspire his soldiers. This flag had 13 stripes, seven red and six white, and in one corner 13 white stars on a blue background to represent the 13 colonies. On 14 June 1777 it became the flag of the independent US. As each new state became part of the US an extra star was added.Today, the flag is widely seen in the US. Government offices and schools have flags flying, and many people have flags outside their houses, especially on Independence Day. Children start the school day by saying the Pledge of Allegiance, a promise to be loyal to the flag and to their country. When somebody important dies, flags are flown at half mast/NAmE half staff. When a soldier dies, his or her coffin is covered with a flag, and after the funeral the flag is given to the family. The flag has also been used as a symbol of protest, especially during the Vietnam War, when some people burnt the flag to show that they were ashamed of their country's actions.Each of the US states also has its own flag. State flags may show the state flower or bird, or other emblem.
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