Irish legacy of Betsy Ross who created the very first American flag in popular legend

People have long worn the American flag. What it means has evolved...

People have long worn the American flag. What it means has evolved... (First column, 3rd story, link)

Dublin celebrates Pride with parade, performances and packed city streets

A number of events and club nights are taking place across the city.

'Ulster Presbyterians helped shape the values and institutions of the young republic': Northern Ireland can take great pride in the part our people played in the life of America, says UUP in US250 celebrations

On independence day, Northern Ireland should take pride in the part Ulster people played in the story of America.

Rekindling the spirit of American patriotism

The post Rekindling the spirit of American patriotism appeared first on spiked.

Moxey: Grand Bahamians Have Rewritten The Definition Of Resilience

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Flag day was celebrated on July 1 and this year's theme, Celebrating Our Heritage, Shaping Our Tomorrow, was embraced as the national flag was raised simultaneously across the islands of The Bahamas yesterday.

Designer of 50-star flag looks back at his high school project

The designer of today's American flag remembers the day he created it for a student project.

MAGA hats and giant US flags: inside California’s biggest 4th of July blowout

MAGA hats, stars-and-stripes bikinis and a sea of Old Glory took over Huntington Beach as more than 500,000 patriotic Americans packed Surf City USA for what is widely recognized as the largest Independence Day celebration west of the Mississippi River. American flags waved from parade floats, classic cars and horseback riders as spectators lined the []

I’m an American in England – it’s time to get over your flag shame

In my home country, our flag isn't political. It belongs to everyone

Flag raised in Limerick to mark start of EU presidency

THE flag of the European Union was raised high over the iconic King John’s Castle in Limerick City to mark the start of Ireland’s presidency of the Council of the European Union. The symbolic ceremony also celebrated Limerick’s twinning with Germany during the Irish presidency term, and the exciting programme of events planned on Shannonside [] The post Flag raised in Limerick to mark start of EU presidency appeared first on Limerick Post.

‘It used to be All-Ireland medals,’ says Kerry legend Colm Cooper as he sets sights on a new goal

Colm ‘The Gooch’ Cooper is a five-time All-Ireland winner with Kerry.

Tory council leader sparks outrage over decision to axe Pride flag

The Enfield Conservatives claim their flag policy will ‘restore a sense of traditional civic pride’.

Kids Reimagined the American Flag — and Their Ideas Are Wild

Kids Reimagined the American Flag — and Their Ideas Are Wild

Elizabeth Bridge ‘Restored’ in Red, White, and Green instead of Rainbow Flags

The Pride flags on the Elizabeth (Erzsébet) Bridge, which had been thrown into the Danube by a courageous patriot, were replaced by members of the youth wing of the Mi Hazánk Mozgalom (Our Homeland Movement) with Hungarian national flags. The opposition party stated that, in their view, true pride should be reserved for one’s family, [] The post Elizabeth Bridge ‘Restored’ in Red, White, and Green instead of Rainbow Flags appeared first on Hungary Today.

As nation turns 250, many Americans say the Stars and Stripes is now a red flag

The American flag can have many meanings, whether hung on front porches or waved in parades and protests. To some, it’s also tied up with President Trump.

Americans’ pride in US history and democracy drops, and fewer are proud to be American, polls find

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans have grown less proud of their country’s history or the way its democracy works over the past decade, according to a new AP-NORC poll. Americans’ pride in the U.S. on several key attributes has dropped since 2017 — including the nation’s military and its political influence around the globe — according [] The post Americans’ pride in US history and democracy drops, and fewer are proud to be American, polls find appeared first on Loonie Politics.

Community unites in patriotism for flag-raising

Community unites in patriotism for flag-raising

The Left’s Dangerous Rejection Of America’s Greatest Symbol

The Left increasingly hates the American flag. Why? The American flag stands for freedom and prosperity and victory. No matter how many problems you have with America, you ought to be grateful God gave you the opportunity, as he did for me, to live in the greatest country in the history of humanity. So why ...

Mexicanos al grito de guerra: Learning the national anthem and the pledge of allegiance

Whether its raising the flag, singing the national anthem or reciting the pledge of allegiance, you gain a new appreciation of patriotism when you're raising a child in Mexico, writes Sarah DeVries. The post Mexicanos al grito de guerra: Learning the national anthem and the pledge of allegiance appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Red, White & Blue July 4th Outfits That Are Actually Cute (& on Sale)

The Fourth of July can be a tough holiday for all the fashionistas out there. You want a patriotic outfit but don't want to look like a walking American flag. The key is to opt for trendy and...

Patriotic movies to stream to celebrate America's 250th birthday

Patriotism on screen comes in all different forms. It's politicians, athletes, soldiers, pilots, journalists — people from all walks of life, coming together in ordinary and extraordinary ways and making audiences celebrate the themes and ...

We Need a Rebirth of Instinctive Patriotism

We Need a Rebirth of Instinctive Patriotism

In a Creative Culture That Hates the American Flag, This Man Paints It

In a Creative Culture That Hates the American Flag, This Man Paints It

Galway v Dublin: How to watch, TV channel and stream, throw-in time and ticket info as the Tribesmen look to move past the Boys in Blue

Pádraic Joyce’s side takes on a Dublin filled with renewed confidence after a third-round win over Donegal

Can you tell who someone voted for based on how hard they rep the American flag?

Can you tell who someone voted for based on how hard they rep the American flag? On this week’s episode of Confessions and Obsessions, Patrick McEnroe, Bomani Jones, Kara Swisher, and Van Jones weigh in. Confessions and Obsessions is now streaming on the CNN app.

Social isolation faced by Irish in US worked in favor of protecting Irish culture, ambassador says

EXCLUSIVE: The wave of Irish immigrants that arrived in the U.S. in the mid-19th century was shunned by wider society, forcing them to congregate in ethnic enclaves

Homeowner Faces $100 Fine for Flying American Flag in California HOA

One California neighborhood says it’s fighting for patriotism after its homeowners association banned residents from flying the American flag. Amy Cooke, a resident of this San Marcos, California, community, was told she would be fined 100 if she did not remove the flag she has displayed outside her home for the last 20 years. “I’m...

WSJ: Guess Who Was a Red-Flag Parade For Months (That We Never Spotted)?

WSJ: Guess Who Was a Red-Flag Parade For Months (That We Never Spotted)?

Our American Heritage

Yes, Americans have a shared heritage — but it’s not about race or culture.

Ireland’s incoherent extremists

Pride day in Dublin brought out the right-wing extremists. They are very clear about what they hate, but less clear on what they actually want to do

Tens of thousands take part in Dublin Pride parade

Tens of thousands of people are taking part in the annual Dublin Pride parade this afternoon.

Confederate flag removed from N.C. booth at Great American State Fair, governor says

Multiple news organizations first reported the flag was spotted at the booth on Friday. North Carolina Governor Josh Stein condemned the use of the flag at the event.

Do Democrats Even Pretend…

to be patriotic anymore? YouGov conducted a poll of more than 1,000 U.S. adults, on the subject of flags. The results are dismaying. Steve Moore’s Unleash Prosperity Hotline highlights this: Democrats view the Black Lives Matter flag more positively than the American flag: Amazing, especially since Black Lives Matter turned out to be a fraudulent organization. The results at the link are generally pretty interesting, especially the crosstabs, but I

If you celebrate American Redneck Day, you might be a redneck [Murica]

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On This Special July 4, Celebrate With America's Diverse, Inspiring World Cup Team

Americans seeking inspiration during this anniversary of our independence should turn away from the nation’s capital, where Donald Trump’s narcissistic holiday antics offer nothing but national embarrassment (and perhaps a few laughs). Look instead to the World Cup, where the performance of the US Men’s National Team is renewing the patriotic pride and national solidarity of a free people – led by players whose diverse citizenship rebukes the current regime's xenophobia and bigotry.

40 Vintage Fourth of July Photos That Will Have You Waving a Flag

40 Vintage Fourth of July Photos That Will Have You Waving a Flag

How America Became the Progenitor of Environmentalism

Bill McKibben From Indigenous practices to the Green New Deal, our country has always focused on prioritizing our planet. The post How America Became the Progenitor of Environmentalism appeared first on The Nation.