02033cam a22003013u 4500 22236 UtSlPG 20260610133519.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Jones, Edward Smyth, 1881- Flag of the Free Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-08-04 Produced by K. Nordquist, Pat A. Benoy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Flag of the Free" by Edward Smyth Jones is a poem published in the early 20th century. This literary work expresses themes of patriotism and the enduring symbol of liberty represented by the national flag. The poem captures a sense of pride and resilience, particularly reflecting on the sacrifices made by African Americans in the pursuit of freedom. In "Flag of the Free," Jones conveys the significance of the flag as both a banner of hope and a testament to the struggles faced by those who fought for liberty. Through evocative imagery, the poem honors the contributions of Black soldiers and emphasizes the flag's role as a beacon for oppressed peoples. It intricately weaves historical references, portraying the bravery of figures like Crispus Attucks while affirming the enduring spirit of freedom that transcends time and geography. Ultimately, the poem calls for recognition of the flag as a symbol of hope for all humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Flags -- United States -- Poetry https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22236 63380 63380