Taking photos of Old Glory is always a privilege. This boat's American flag was flying in the wind even as the boat was idling on Puget Sound. "Freedom is a fragile thing and is never more than one generation away from extinction." Ronald Reagan
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"The Origins of ‘Old Glory’"
"The American flag was coined “Old Glory” by ship captain William Driver during the early 19th century. Throughout his career at sea, Driver proudly flew the American flag aboard his ship. He recognized the American flag as being a symbol of freedom during the American Civil War. At the same time, he wanted to protect it from the Confederates.
Driver received the American flag — which would later become known as “Old Glory” as a gift from his mother in 1824. Before heading out to sea, his mother gave him a hand-sewn American flag. He then affixed this American flag to his ship before sailing across the world. Driver was known as an experienced captain. Some of the places to which he sailed include China, India and the South Pacific. Even when thousands of miles away from home, Driver felt comfort in the American flag, leading him to call the American flag “Old Glory.”
“It has ever been my staunch companion and protection. Savages and heathens, lowly and oppressed, hailed and welcomed it at the far end of the wide world. Then, why should it not be called Old Glory,” wrote Driver in his journal."
Ian
"The Origins of ‘Old Glory’"
"The American flag was coined “Old Glory” by ship captain William Driver during the early 19th century. Throughout his career at sea, Driver proudly flew the American flag aboard his ship. He recognized the American flag as being a symbol of freedom during the American Civil War. At the same time, he wanted to protect it from the Confederates.
Driver received the American flag — which would later become known as “Old Glory” as a gift from his mother in 1824. Before heading out to sea, his mother gave him a hand-sewn American flag. He then affixed this American flag to his ship before sailing across the world. Driver was known as an experienced captain. Some of the places to which he sailed include China, India and the South Pacific. Even when thousands of miles away from home, Driver felt comfort in the American flag, leading him to call the American flag “Old Glory.”
“It has ever been my staunch companion and protection. Savages and heathens, lowly and oppressed, hailed and welcomed it at the far end of the wide world. Then, why should it not be called Old Glory,” wrote Driver in his journal."
Great quote