Ceremonies - Flag - Opening - A Great Host Of Heroes

FLAG: A great host of heroes, with the help of God, have kept me gallantly flying in the face of every threat and challenge to the democratic way of life I represent. The blood spilled in battles great and small all over the world is in my red stripes. The shining light of freedom is in my white stripes, penetrating the blackest night and filling the nations darkest hours with hope. The vast infinity of the heavens is in my stars, inspiring mankind to continue climbing up the stair case of history to a world of glowing promise. I am the emblem of man's finest dreams. I am the last hope of peace on earth. I am the American Flag.