On the moon and in every classroom, Union Jack, old glory, the stars and stripes, has left its mark on seven continents and several planets. Wherever innovation, acceleration of humankind, and sacrifice have taken place, the American flag stands proud. Some say from sea to shining sea, but the American flag has reached further. Take a journey with me to see just how far the American flag has come.

Taking a step back in time and see Betsy Ross sewing the first stitches of a flag that indicated a group of revolutionaries sacrificing their lives, to gain sovereignty. Centuries later, in 1969, the stars and stripes were planted on unventured territory--sparking the ambition of young. But the flag’s journey is best started at home.
You wake up in the morning and you start your adventure. The first thing that catches your eye is the ruffling of your neighbor’s American flag. He could be a veteran (who sacrificed his safety for yours) or she could be serving overseas protecting those who seek humanity. Either way, you continue your journey.

Typically, you’d be headed to school or work where you would see the flag in many (if not all) rooms. But you're somewhere else--you’re in New York City. In possibly the most influential city in the world, you roll down First Avenue to flags on both sides of the street. Stopping to look at the United Nations headquarters, you notice our nation’s banner--but also the flags of 191 other countries and one signifying the unity of them all-- all because America sought peace when the rest of the world was in darkness.

If we had a rocketship, I would show you the six flags placed on the moon by the Apollo missions, but we would have to 10.5 billion miles in order to reach the furthest reach of our Nation. On the edge of our solar system, Voyager I hurtles through space carrying none other than the American flag. On an astronomical, national, and communal scale the flag has represented what it always will--sacrifice, innovation, and the acceleration of humankind.