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The dear old flag we carried through the storms of many battles, ready to die, if need be, that it might still wave over the government of our fathers.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “The dear old flag we carried through the storms of many battles, ready to die, if need be, that it might still wave over…”
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Sherman honors the flag they carried during battles, symbolizing their commitment to the government and their sacrifices.
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