The flag is flapping in the wind as the soldiers struggle to raise it. We notice the flex in there knees and the determination in there stature. As we examine the picture closer we notice that the soldiers raising the flag are white American males. Upon first sight of the picture are eyes are drawn to the men in the center of the photo, next are eyes pull back and focus on the America flag as the soldiers raise it on top of the hill. .
This picture depicts the American struggle for freedom and its overwhelming need to always be on top. In the picture we see that the marines are struggling. There muscles are flexed and it requires that more than one soldier must assist in putting this flag in the ground, showing us that this task was not easy. It is here that Americas struggle to be the best is displayed. Americans strive in everything we do to be number one. For example in the sports that we play we are taught that winning is the ultimate goal. Nobody likes a loser, are competitive edge is instilled in us from the time we are children till the time we reach adulthood. Once we reach adult hood we strive to be better than everyone else, from the cars we drive to the houses we live in we always want something better than the person next to us has. Americans never settle for second best. .
We also realize that these soldiers are putting the flag at the top of a hill, not settling for half way up but demanding that it be on top for all to see. America never does settle for second best, in fact the best is often not good enough. In American culture the search for continuous improvement is constantly ongoing. Just when you think you have the best of something or you think that you are the best at doing something someone comes up with something new and better or somebody does what you do better. .
In the picture only one soldier is carrying his weapon, showing there neglect for there own lives, there pride, there patriotism and there need for greatness taking over.
