"Old glory" Quotes from Famous Books
... nine offset horizontal rows of six stars (top and bottom) alternating with rows of five stars; the 50 stars represent the 50 states, the 13 stripes represent the 13 original colonies; known as Old Glory; the design and colors have been the basis for a number of other flags including Chile, ... — The 1993 CIA World Factbook • United States. Central Intelligence Agency.
... found the cadets of Putnam Hall hurrying to the spot from all directions. It was a perfect day, this fifth of July, with the sun shining brightly and a gentle breeze blowing. The camp was as clean as a whistle, and from the tall flagstaff in front of the grounds Old Glory flapped bravely out ... — The Rover Boys on the River - The Search for the Missing Houseboat • Arthur Winfield |