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He wrote "Ragged Old Flag" to "reaffirm faith in the country and the goodness of the American people." [2] The song tells a story of an old man in a town square describing what the flag and country have been through together. [3] "Ragged Old Flag" is typical of Cash's particular style of patriotism characterized by his appreciation for the land ...
The man reportedly then turned to Cohan and said, "She's a grand old rag." Cohan thought it was a great line and originally named his tune "You're a Grand Old Rag". So many groups and individuals objected to calling the flag a "rag," however, that he "gave 'em what they wanted" and switched words, renaming the song "You're a Grand Old Flag". [1]
After being awarded the association's first "Spirit of Americana" Free Speech Award, Cash gave a recitation of his song-poem "Ragged Old Flag," before performing with June and their family. [5] [6] This was the last public performance the Cashes would ever give together. [7]
The new Minnesota flag will fly above the Capitol this Saturday. The Times asked readers their thoughts, and most were not happy.
The flag waving invokes the spirit of patriotism that emerged immediately following the 9/11 attacks. "Today is about remembrance," retired veteran David Tucker, said. "We remember the people that ...
Ragged Old Flag is the 47th album by American country music singer Johnny Cash, released on Columbia Records in 1974. The album addresses several political as well as ethical issues, like many of Cash's other releases. The title track, and the only single from the album, is a spoken word tribute to patriotism amid the Watergate scandal. "Don't ...
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