The national flag symbolizes the dignity of a country. Like people all over the world, Americans should be in awe of the national flag at all times and on all occasions. Many States in the United States have specially formulated relevant laws and regulations on flag etiquette. The practice of raising the national flag in the United States is that people wearing casual clothes take off their hats in their right hands and hold them on their left chests; If you don't wear a hat, pay attention to the national flag in a stand-at-attention posture; A salute in military uniform.
The United States has the following provisions on the way to fly the national flag:
L When the national flag is raised together with other flags in front of the procession, it should be in front of all flags and centered;
2. When the national flag is raised with another national flag, it should be located on the right side;
3. When the national flag crosses the flag, it should be located on the left side with the flagpole in front;
4. When the national flag is hung vertically, the star area is at the top;
5. When the national flag is hung on the same flag rope as the state flag, city flag or other league flags, it should be above;
6. At the meeting place, the national flag should be located at the right end of the first row;
7. When the national flag is hoisted with other flags, it should be located in the middle and higher than other flags;
8. When the national flag is hoisted over the street, the star area should face north or east;
9. On the rostrum, the national flag should be located on the right side of the speaker;
10. When the national flag is laid on the coffin, the star area should be located above the left shoulder of the deceased;
1 1. When the national flag is hung on a car, it should be firmly fixed on the car body.
The United States also stipulates that no objects or badges should be placed on the national flag, nor should the national flag be hung in a dirty place.
Sometimes Americans also swear to the national flag. The oath was written by Francis Bellamy, editor of American Youth Companion magazine, at 1892. The full text of the oath is: "I swear allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and the United States it represents-a country where everyone enjoys freedom and justice."
1942 The law stipulates that Americans should stand at attention when taking the oath of the national flag and solemnly put their right hand on their left chest to show their respect for the national flag.
USA emblem
The national emblem is one of the main symbols of a country. Only some important national documents can take effect with the national emblem.
The design of the national emblem of the United States is: there are two concentric circles on the periphery, and there is an American vulture in the middle, with its wings spreading outwards. The right paw holds an olive branch, the left paw holds a 13 sharp arrow, and a streamer is held in its beak, which reads "e pluribus unum". The bald eagle has a coat of arms on its chest, with blue stripes on it and red and white stripes on the bottom, symbolizing the American flag. Above the vulture are 13 stars in the blue sky, surrounded by a cloud.
The design on the national emblem has its symbolic significance. American condor symbolizes supreme sovereignty; Olive branches and arrows symbolize the power to decide peace and war; The star pattern above the vulture symbolizes a sovereign new country.
The central image on the national emblem of the United States is the American vulture, whose official name is the vulture, which is the national bird of the United States. Today, American vultures have become the symbol of America. It appears not only on the national emblem, but also on other American flags and coins.
The condor is a giant eagle produced in the United States and Canada. Beautiful appearance and fierce temperament are called "the king of birds". In fact, vultures have plump feathers on their heads, not baldness. Vultures are covered with black feathers when they are young, and their neck feathers turn white when they grow up, and their tails turn white when they get old.
Although the vulture is a symbol of the United States, it is endangered in most parts of the United States. In recent years, after hard rescue, it has steadily resumed reproduction. It is estimated that in 1970, there were only about 1000 vultures in 48 states of the United States, and now there are about 5,000 vultures, and the number is still growing. Among the other two States, Alaska has always had more vultures, about 30 thousand; There are no vultures in Hawaii.
At present, the national emblem is kept in the US Congress. The Constitution of the United States clearly stipulates when and on what documents the national emblem will be used.
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The star-spangled banner was born in Baltimore. According to legend, Fort McHenry in the southeast of Baltimore was used as an outpost against Britain in the Second Anglo-American War. It was built on an island, a fortress with a five-pointed star on the plane, and choked into the main port. 18 14, the British fleet made a direct attack on fort mchenry and bombed it day and night. At that time, an American lawyer named Francis Scott Key took a boat to a British ship to negotiate the release of detained American civilians. He witnessed the British bombing of Fort McHenry, and he was very worried. The next morning, when he saw the Stars and Stripes still flying over the fortress through the smoke on the battlefield, he was deeply moved and wrote the poem "Home of the Brave" with passion. Poetry soon spread like wildfire, and later it was accompanied by music scores and spread all over the country. 193 1 year, the us congress officially designated "home of the brave" as the national anthem. Today, Fort McHenry in Baltimore has become a national memorial and historical shrine. 1985165438+1On October 7th, Baltimore and Xiamen, Fujian Province, China became sister cities.
The House of the Brave is a famous masterpiece of Susa, the "King of March". It was written in 1897 (the other is 1896) and is a wind ensemble. This March gives full play to the performance function of the brass band, and it is a magnificent and emotional tribute to one's country and army, which is quite inspiring.
The Chinese meaning of the lyrics of "Home of the Brave" is:
Ah! Can you see it at dawn?
What makes us so proud?
Cheering at the last light of dawn,
Whose flag is always held high in the fierce battle!
The fire raged and the guns rumbled.
We saw the heroic flag on the fort.
Still standing after darkness!
Ah! Do you think the Stars and Stripes will stand still?
Dancing in the land of freedom,
Flying in the home of the brave?
The original English text is as follows:
Oh, say, can you see, in the dawn,
What makes us so proud to cheer in the last glimmer of dusk?
His wide stripes and bright stars, through dangerous battles,
Over the barriers we watch, such a brave flow?
The red light of the rocket, the bomb exploding in the air,
Prove all night that our flag is still there.
Oh, I said, is the star-spangled banner still flying?
In the land of freedom, in the home of the brave?
Through the deep fog, I can vaguely see the shore.
The arrogant master of the enemy rested in terrible silence,
What is a breeze, over the towering cliffs,
It blows intermittently, half hidden and half exposed?
Now it captures the first ray of sunshine in the morning,
Reflected in full glory, now shines in the stream:
This is the star-spangled banner: Oh, may it fly forever.
Fly over the land of freedom and the home of the brave!
Where is the band that once swore so proudly?
The havoc of war and the chaos of fighting
A home and a country should never leave us again?
Their blood washed away the pollution of their dirty feet.
There is no refuge to save employees and slaves.
From the fear of escape or the darkness of the grave:
The stars and stripes are flying in victory.
In the land of freedom, the home of the brave.
Ah, when freemen stand,
Between their beloved homeland and the desolation of war;
Bless the victims and peace, and may heaven save the earth.
Praise the power to create and protect our country!
Then we must conquer, when our cause is just,
This is our motto: "We believe in God"
The star-spangled banner of victory will fly
Fly over the land of freedom and the home of the brave!
John philip Sosa (1854- 1932), composer of "Home of the Brave", is an American composer and military music conductor. 65,438+00 years old, studying violin and acoustics. 65,438+06 years old, conducting bands in theaters and cinemas. He is the leader of the US Marine Corps military band and the commander of the US Navy band. He has led his band to tour Europe four times. He wrote a lot of military music, operetta and songs in his life, which greatly promoted the development of American brass music and was known as the "King of March". Among his military music, the most famous ones are: Home of the Brave, King of Cotton, Washington post, Handshake across the Ocean and so on. The House of the Brave with the Stars and Stripes is Susa's masterpiece, written in 1897 (the other is 1896), which is a wind ensemble. This March gives full play to the performance function of the brass band, and it is a magnificent and emotional tribute to one's country and army, which is quite inspiring.
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