Ever felt the rush of uniting behind a cause, a campaign, or a team spirit? That’s the moment you “rally ‘round the flag.”
🐾 rally ’round the flag 🐾 Meaning: To come together and support a candidate, cause, or country. Origin: Attributed to General Andrew Jackson during the Battle of New Orleans, it became entrenched in American culture through George F. Root’s Civil War anthem, “The Battle Cry of Freedom": “Rally ’round the flag, boys, Rally once again, Shouting the battle-cry of freedom.”
Related and Similar Terms
- Stand by your man: Show unwavering support, especially in challenging times.
- Lend your support: Offer aid or backing for a cause or endeavor.
- Wave the flag: Demonstrate fervent patriotism.
- Hold the line: Maintain a position or stand firm.
Common Phrases
- “Get behind the campaign”
- “Circle the wagons”
- “Fly the flag”
- “Put your money where your mouth is”
Humor-filled Quote
“Rally ‘round the coffee machine: Where the real office decisions are made!” - Corporate Wisdom
Proverb
“A united front wins the battle.”
Book Recommendations📚
- The Battle Cry of Freedom by James M. McPherson
- Halsey’s Typhoon by Bob Drury and Tom Clavin
- The Art of Power by Jon Meacham
Movie Recommendations🍿
- Patton (1970)
- Glory (1989)
- Lincoln (2012)
Suggested Songs 🎵
- “We’re Not Gonna Take It” by Twisted Sister
- “Born in the U.S.A.” by Bruce Springsteen
- “Living in America” by James Brown
Thought-provoking Farewell
With every flag we rally ‘round, remember that the true strength lies not in the emblem itself, but in the collective spirit of those who stand beneath it. Rally wisely and with passion.
Fictitious Publishing Note
By Pat. R. Oiticist, October 3, 2023
