Why Veterans are Important to our Nation’s History and Future The Real Heroes You may know a few. They are living among us, typical citizens, silent heroes, living quietly, continuing to make the world a better place. They fought for our country with great courage and admiration, and are willing to do so again in the name of freedom and righteousness. These are our veterans of this great nation, the United States of America, who are one of its closely treasured people. The future of our country depends on the soldiers we have now who will become veterans.
The most important way to stop this erosion is to ensure that the next generation understands what the American Flag represents. I believe that the American Flag is more than just a three foot by five foot red white and blue piece of material. We need to remind our children as well as ourselves that the American Flag is more than this. It represents not only the freedoms and liberties that we sometimes take for granted, but also all of the true American Heroes that have served underneath it. The flag represents the soldiers that have fought at home and abroad to ensure that we retain the very freedoms that allow us to protest the wars that they are fighting.
“The Almighty has his own purposes, woe unto the worth.” Lincoln stays away from choosing words that would be sensitive to the north and south. Lincoln uses hopeful and unifying diction to make the country whole and not two separate parts. Throughout his speech he uses “we” and “us” to show unity and. He tells the citizens “To care for, for him who shall have borne the battle for his widow and his orphan.” Lincoln tired to include both sides to show unity and appeal across to the Union and Confederacy. Lincoln ends his inaugural speech with, “To do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace among ourselves and with all nations.” He wants to unite the North and South to be one again.
Sadly in the end, he died right beside half of his Regiment, but I’m sure that he also died with pride and dignity. The movie “Glory” taught me that to be a leader, you will have to endure some struggles and make sacrifices; it’s not about you, it’s about your followers and putting them ahead of you. Sometimes this may also involve risks and you may also have to do things that are out of your character. Colonel Shaw had to fight to take care of his Regiment, but he didn’t give up; he stood strong. It was nice to see that with honestly comes respect and with respect comes loyalty.
Respect is important because society needs to have a positive perception of the Army in order for it to be successful. Selfless Service is putting the needs of the Army before your own, but also taking care of yourself and your subordinates. Honor provides the moral compass for individuals. It is the glue for the Army Values. Integrity and personal courage are important because a Soldier must do what is right all the time even if they are scared.
The inspiration of Shaws loyalty to his men demonstrated he is a man of character in war and on the battlefield. This inspirational film established that a mans color does not effect his ability to fight in combat. The film Glory showed relevance to topics that were discussed in the civil war chapter. Glory brought together the battles and generals from the year 1863. It also brought further understanding to the historical context during that time period.
This view is challenged and reinforced throughout the film Flags of our Fathers, in regards to the character’s Mike, Ira Hays and Rene Gagnon. Gagnon is more of a passive observer on the battlefield and would rather be parading around the cities giving victory speeches. Gagnon challenges the popular view of a soldier as he values his appearance and is unwilling to sacrifice his own life for his comrades, for example he only chose the marines because of their uniform. Ira Hays reinforces and challanges the dominant view of a soldier, as he was a courageous and brave soldier who would sacrifice his own life for his country and mates. But also is emotional off the battlefield when he returns to America therefore he challenges the typical view of a solder.
Brandon Barker Mrs. Makal English III January 25, 2012 Military Mr. Obama gives a speech about the strategy of the military. The main goal is to assure that all Americans are safe. Our troops need to be thanked for their bravery they have, and to make sure that we appreciate what the soldiers do for our country. Mr. Obama wants to end the chaos and war that has been killing many American soldiers. When will this massacre end…?
The selected passage talked about who were worthy of praise. The dead left a free state and should be paid a tribute by their valor. The ancestors and the living also contributed inheritance and improvement to the empire. Before praising the dead, the author pointed out “…what principles of action we rose ~ to power, and under what institutions and through what manner of life our empire become great.” 1 According to the speaker’s mind, as the first passage mentioned, “…, when men’s deeds have been brave, they should be honored in deed only…” 2 The reputation of men had nothing to do with the honor of their deeds. A thesis could be made: Men’s brave deeds which should be honored related to their noble virtues and the spirit of courage to fight for their country instead of their fame.
True American? What makes you patriotic? Throughout American history patriotism has been measured by one's desire and willingness to fight for their country. A man fighting in a war for his country for instance, the Civil War, the Spanish American War and others; represents love, respect and an undying servitude to their country; to not feel this way is considered unpatriotic. In "Editha" by William Dean Howells, a young woman named Editha Balcom feels a man's place is behind his country.