Excerpt from "Old Glory" The Flag of Our Country: A Study in History and a Lesson in Paper Folding, Also Some Easy Lessons in Cutting and Folding
The author of these pages has endeavored to supply, in a convenient form for the class _room,, such data concerning the history of our flag as he considered most useful to the progressive teacher. During the years in which he has been engaged in teaching, various drawings have been made by him, and, in the following pages these have been placed at. The service of. Teachers. It is believed that love of country. And reverence for our flag should be incul'cated in all the work of our schools.
Of course something beside a per cent examination or a diploma is needed to fit a teacher for the kind of work required in teaching patriotism in our public schools. The teacher must feel the senti ment individually, and heart and soul must be in the effort. The beautiful ceremony of the Saluta tion of the Flag, educative, inspiring, and uplifting as it most certainly is, should not be confined to the Industrial Schools of New York City. Each child incur public schools needs this daily ré minder of his duties and his privileges. The study of the national flag as a thing of beauty is some thing that should be undertaken by teachers, so. That they will not, at least, as we have heard con cerning one hypercritical instructor, teach that the colors m 0111 flag are not such as harmonize. Be~ yond all theory of color must be the greater harmony of relation.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This comprehensive volume narrates the compelling story of the American flag, a symbol of national identity and patriotism. From its humble beginnings as a simple colonial banner to its iconic status as "Old Glory," the book traces the evolution of the flag's design and the profound historical events it witnessed. It explores the motivations and inspirations behind its creators, revealing how the flag embodied the hopes, dreams, and struggles of a burgeoning nation. The author delves into the rich symbolism of the stripes and stars, examining their significance in the context of American ideals and the quest for liberty and equality. Through vivid descriptions and meticulous research, this book sheds light on the profound impact the American flag has had on the hearts and minds of generations of Americans, making it an invaluable resource for students of history, civics, and patriotic symbolism. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780282949594_0
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