By Dennis Jamison ——Bio and Archives--June 14, 2023
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Flag Day in the United States is traditionally celebrated on June 14, and despite some degree of revival in recent years, it is not high on the list of favorite summer holidays like Memorial Day or Independence Day. Even worse, many people in the United States are not aware that on the same day of Old Glory’s birthday, there is a celebration of the birthday of the U.S. Army. And perhaps, it may come as a shock to other Americans that it is the birthday of Donald J. Trump as well. In light of Trump’s recent indictment, courtesy of truly committed Deep State operatives, the effort is representative of the efforts to destroy the rule of law and the entire Republic. The indictment seems intended as a ‘birthday gift’ to president Trump from the Left and those ‘Never Trumper’ elitists. However, it truly reflects the brokenness of the government of the people, by the people, and for the people.
For those wondering where this is heading, this has much to do with Flag Day. It may not be a coincidence that Trump’s birthday is on the same day as Flag Day, which is the celebration of the birthday of the Stars and Stripes, a symbol of the people who love Freedom. While the significance may be lost on many who have a hard time identifying as Americans who still believe in the foundations of our nation, it is worthwhile to consider the symbolism in the alignment of these three celebrations. The significance is now etched in history.
It is important to note that prior to the creation of the flag and the army, there was no legitimate United States of America for there to be a ‘U.S.’ Army in 1775. This so-called ‘army’ became known as the Continental Army, but was not fully recognized as the nation’s army at that time. It was a disorganized, rag-tag, assemblage of boys and men who decided that they had had enough of being treated like second-class citizens. Yet, as they rose up to defend the right to bear arms, ammunition, gun powder, and their dignity before the troops of King George III, their own government viewed them as ‘domestic terrorists.’ Eventually, on June 14, 1775, the Second Continental Congress adopted that rag-tag band.
This birth of the army was two years before any Betsy Ross moment because there was still no legitimate U.S. government on June 14, 1777, when Old Glory was born. In each case, the Second Continental Congress extended their own self-proclaimed authority to lay adequate foundations for the future development of a nation. Those who claimed such authority extended that authority to the army and to the flag of “We the People.” As no formalized government had yet been established, the flag originally represented the people—not the government. The army was not the army of the government—it was only people fighting for independence from tyranny.
Today that U.S.A., born so long ago, no longer exists. The evidence is clear. Defending a notion that the nation still resembles what the Founders created is futile. This is not a reference to our technological advancements, population growth, or growth in wealth; it refers to the fundamental root of this nation as a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. Respect for this concept, and respect for the rule of law and the Republic, has dissolved rapidly over the past few years. This is most evident in the continuous coordinated attacks against President Donald Trump from the time he took the office of POTUS until the day of this indictment.
Why is this important in relation to Flag Day? It is because today the fabric of Freedom is frayed, tattered and torn. The flag, like Trump, has long been the target of attack. But, the flag has been attacked much longer than Trump; the symbol of Freedom has suffered innumerable attacks. Trump is just the most recent recipient because he is recognized as the leader of the people who love the nation conceived in Liberty.
Trump was right in assessing that he was not the only target. Americans who still strive to hold onto the self-evident truths the Founders revered are the ultimate target. “We the People,” who still believe in the fundamental truths the Founders risked their lives to pass on to us, are now targets. Consider this: Trump is risking himself—even he’s targeted by assassins—but has led the largest popular movement to “make America great again,“ or his version of how to keep the Republic in such a time as this. Why wouldn’t the enemies of Freedom attack him?
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Except for those who have been brainwashed by a criminal-political cabal, Trump is viewed by ‘red-blooded’ citizens who love Freedom as a true leader who can help America hold onto the Republic. When the enemies of Freedom can attack one of the most popular presidents in history, assassinate his character, destroy his good works, as well as undermine his legacy, it means that such enemies are able to get away with these crimes regardless of who the target may be. Trump has said the attacks are not only against him; anyone can suffer the same fate.
For some, just the thought of association with Trump is enough to cause good people to justify social distancing from him or rationalize not supporting him—a man who sacrificed so much for the American people. Lest Christians (or those who claim to be) forget, a similar scenario played out as Jesus was arrested and taken to the Sanhedrin in the middle of the night to be ‘tried’ in a kangaroo style court. His closest disciples denied him and ran away in fear. Please note: this is more a commentary on American cowardice than a comparison between Trump and Jesus.
The multiple and ongoing attacks upon Trump represent attacks upon all Americans who want to hold onto the self-evident truths the Founders handed down to their posterity. Recent attacks against the national anthem and the continuing desecration of Old Glory represent attacks upon all symbols of Freedom and those who love the freedoms our Founders secured for us. Also, the recent undermining of the United States’ military is not just symbolic, it reveals attacks against the nation’s capabilities to defend the cause of Freedom.
Today, Flag Day is so much more significant than ever before because the flag, from the beginning, has been a symbol of ‘We the People’ striving for Freedom—not always the government. The flag’s basic symbolism of stars and stripes and symbolism behind the colors represents “We the People,” past and present striving for Freedom. Great thought went into the flag by brave and brilliant people who stood and strove for independence. And, the flag was born before independence was secured—before anyone knew America would be born.
Never has there been a more dire time to defend the Republic. America needs a new birth of freedom – a renewal of the government of the people, by the people, and for the people. Those who love Freedom must awaken and awaken others, must arise, and stand with others who are aligned with God and other patriots, to find the way to keep the Republic. Although the Biden Administration may want to see the Stars and Stripes replaced by a rainbow flag, a new ‘Army of Freedom’ must reclaim the banner of the Stars and Stripes as the symbol of the people, not the symbol of government. Those who love Freedom and the principles woven into our nation’s founding documents should consider that a new ‘Army of Freedom’ must rally around Old Glory as their banner of Freedom—long may that banner yet wave…
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Dennis Jamison reinvented his life after working for a multi-billion dollar division of Johnson & Johnson for several years. Currently retired from West Valley College in California, where he taught for nearly 10 years, he now writes articles on history and American freedom for various online publications.
Formerly a contributor to the Communities at the Washington Times and Fairfax Free Citizen, his more current articles appear in Canada Free Press and Communities Digital News. During the 2016 presidential primaries, he was the leader of a network of writers, bloggers, and editors who promoted the candidacy of Dr. Ben Carson. Jamison founded “We the People” - Patriots, Pilgrims, Prophets Writers’ Network and the Citizen Sentinels Network. Both are volunteer groups for grassroots citizen-journalists and activists intent on promoting and preserving the inviolable God-given freedoms rooted in the founding documents.
Jamison also co-founded RedAmericaConsulting to identify, counsel, and support citizen-candidates, who may not have much campaign money, but whose beliefs and deeds reflect the role of public servants rather than power-hungry politicians.