by Vijaya ChandrasomaBoth the Constitution of the United States and the National Anthem, the Star Spangled Banner, were adopted during the “halcyon days” of slavery. Old Glory, the original flag of the United States, was saved from the Confederate Army during the Civil War and its modern version has been proudly flying in the name of the United States throughout the world. The Constitution of the United States in operation since 1789, is the longest surviving written charter of government. The words really meant “We The White Men”, as the rights of all women or African American slaves were excluded. These Southern states today remain the bastions of the Republican Party, and the Electoral College still favors them in the election for the presidency.

Source: The Nation August 08, 2021 00:00 UTC