National pride does indeed come in many forms. To the English that National pride was the Empire. To the United States it’s the Flag. To one British Prime Minister National Pride meant that England’s soil was to be held inviolate. That same Prime Minister became through an Act of Congress The second Honorary American Citizen. (The first was The Marquis de Lafayette.) He also understood that the American Flag was and is a symbol of Freedom not just to Americans but to all people who lived in oppressed nations. The flag is a symbol of hope. So long as the flag flys Freedom lives and is protected. Both here in the United States and in all corners of the world. Perhaps Maryjo does not understand because she like all Britons are NOT citizens. They are subjects. Sir Winson Spencer Churchill, two time Prime Minister of Great Britain was both.
