The Star-Spangled Banner at The Citadel
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In the days following
the September 11 terrorist attack on the U.S., Old Glory, which has always
been a part of The Citadel tradition, sees a resurgence in popularity.
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President George Bush
extended the order for flags to fly at half-staff until September 22.
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A lady in the crowd at
a Friday afternoon parade flies her own flag.
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Cadets lower the flag
on Summerall Field.
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A photographer catches
cadets saluting the descending flag.
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With practiced movements
the cadets carefully fold the flag, taking care that it never touches
the ground.
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Explaining the symbolism
of the flag, George Washington is said to have remarked, "We take the
stars from heaven, the red from our mother country, separating it by white
stripes, thus showing that we have separated from her, and the white stripes
shall go down to posterity representing liberty."
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From the archives: when
a sudden gust of wind destroyed their composure, cadets in 1962 struggle
for a moment to regain control of the 20- by 38-foot garrison flag.