The flag consisted of a dark blue background with a cross and five eight pointed stars. The flag symbolised democracy, defiance and nationalism. (N. Grant, 2014) It was designed by Henry Ross, a member of the Ballarat Reform League and constructed by wives of the miners. (A.Parry, 2007)
My flag consists of a green and yellow background with a Eureka flag in the middle surrounded by a circle. I have chosen the green and yellow because it represents many aspects of Australian culture. Firstly, green and gold represents the tradition colours of Australian national sporting teams. Many national sporting teams still wear the green and gold such as the ‘Socceroos’ (Men’s national soccer team), the ‘Kangaroos’ (Men’s national rugby league team) and the ‘Diamonds’ (Women’s national netball team). Green and gold are together embodied on the Coat of Arms which is the official symbol of the Australian government.
In Australia, refugees and asylum seekers are treated like the enemy in a war: the target of a highly resourced, military-led “deterrence” strategy complete with arbitrary detainment, detention camps, guards to terrorise them, forced deportations and the violent suppression of those who protest. Australia is failing to meet the standards required when regarding the treatment of asylum seekers. It is fact that asylum seekers make up less than 3% of Australia’s annual immigration yet the idea is being distorted to that of which they will overpopulate a country that prides itself on being a multicultural society. I want to shed light on the misconception that asylum seekers are not ‘legal’ when in actual fact it is a human right to seek freedom.
What is the Anzac Spirit or Legend? Is it important to future generations? Anzac characteristics are in no doubt displayed by Australian and New Zealand defence force personnel and these qualities should be taught to future generation. Arthur Bourke stated that the Anzac Spirit is a sensation that can only be felt, in one’s innermost soul, every Australian and New Zealander can nurture this intense patriotism (Australian War Memorial 2017, ‘Anzac Spirit’, p.2). Throughout my speech I will highlight the Anzac Spirit’s importance for future generation ought to include, the Sacrifices made by men and women, Anzac Day Traditions, Australia’s Identity and the Qualities of the Anzac Spirit.
" By altering the flag, we would be destroying the many memories that have gone with it. Is this really what you want for our country? Changing the flag may seem like the best option at first, but when you see the consequences that would follow with it, is it the best option? If the flag changed it would become very confusing not only for people in Australia but also for people visiting Australia and other people around the world. As stated from Flags Australia, “The current flag is already well known internationally and it its distinctive and attractive design is effective in promoting Australian identity overseas.”
The Confederate flag was first flown to show the secession of South Carolina from the union. South Carolina seceded from the union on the grounds that tariffs were being passed to the northern states. Even though in the south the flag meant slavery, the Confederate flag does not represent slavery, it represents a setting in time when slavery was acceptable. The confederate flag and the monuments have caused many debates and riots over the past couple of decades between the Confederates, people who believe in the flag and its monuments and the Federalist, people who oppose the flag and the monuments. I do believe that the Confederate flag should be removed because the flag is a part of history when one state refused to cooperate with the union and choose to secede.
Recently the highly contended date of Australia Day has been garnering much media attention after the town of Fremantle was the first in Australia to officially call off the celebrations that occur annually on the 26th of January. With heated debate both condemning, and supporting, this controversial move, public scrutiny of the date of Australia day has never been higher. Supporters of the move argue that having Australia day on a date associated with genocide and murder is insulting to all Australians, and prevents people from joining in on the festivities. Others condemn the move, arguing that the 26th of January is the traditional date of Australia Day and that it is merely a patriotic celebration for our home land.
Veteran’s Day On the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month of the year, 97 years ago, hostilities rested between Germany and the Allied Nations, marking the end of “the war to end all wars” (World War One), soon evolving as a day devoted to world peace, called “Armistice Day.” However, at the end of the Second World War, President Eisenhower reformed the day to “Veteran’s Day” – a 24-hour period to recognize and appreciate veterans who serve for our freedom and justice in every war.
While I was gathering my information for this speech, my brother passed by. Out of curiosity, I asked, “Do you know what a Veterans Day is?” His exact words were, “Yeah, we get off school that day.”
Persuasive Speech Ah Australia. The land of opportunity. The land of freedom and equality. The land of wealth and good health. The lucky country.
A key part of being Australian is taking ownership of the world’s idea of us. Whether a tourist needs to know about Vegemite, or we are trying to convince a Taxi driver in NYC that we do, in fact, ride our pet kangaroo to work (true story), we are obsessed with taking ownership of every good thing our far and away continent has to offer. Naturally when it comes to music, we take this up a notch. Let’s be real: Keith Urban is our chief musical export. Once, I even ‘had’ to argue with an American about the musician’s nationality.
The American Flag is a symbol of freedom and hope that stands as a representation of our nation’s power. Most importantly, the flag represents the freedom of any individual to express their opinions as they please. For this reason, when the essence of Americans’ independence is threatened by those who feel burning the flag is unconstitutional, this becomes an issue. While flag burning may be offensive to some, it is also others way of communication and self expression. Forbidding an individual of their right takes away all of what the flag stands for.
For the first event of the year, the most important one. I choose the fifty year of the Canadian flag. It’s our flag, it’s our colors, it’s our country, it’s our nation and we are proud of it. Well, I am!
French President Francois Hollande urged his countrymen and women to display the blue, white and red flag at their homes to take part in a ceremony Friday commemorating the 130 people who died after jihadists attacked the nation 's capital two weeks ago. Survivors, family members and politicians gathered at Paris’ Les Invalides military museum – home to Napoleon’s tomb – to hear the names and ages of the victims, most of them young, read aloud. Displaying the national flag is not as common in France as it is in United States. For decades, the French flag has been viewed domestically as either a far-right symbol or something mostly suited for government buildings and sporting events.
Ladies and gentlemen, where should we start tonight. Should we Leave our beloved country of America, where over three hundred million of us colorfully, peacefuly, and freely are living from every God loving faith, as we wish to seek Him. Or should we travel to the other side of the planet in our beloved country of Afghanistan, where only one of us living in the capital of Kabul, as an Afghan Jew. Only one. Besides the loss of over two million Afghan muslim men, women and children, our Jewish brother and sisters along with eight million of us scattered around the world.
