And the star-spangled banner, oh long may it wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This line hopes the American flag continues to fly over a free and brave nation.
- In plain terms
- May the flag wave over free people.
- What can you take from it?
- Celebrate national freedom.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who is included in the free?
- What does the flag mean to you?
Another view
It assumes freedom is universal when it is often contested.
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