At our ‘America’s 250th Birthday’ celebration, longtime friend of the Reagan Library, numerous veterans’ organizations, and AFA, Bob Donovan, honored our military by delivering Jimmy Weldon’s stirring monologue “I Am the Flag.” 
The piece traces Old Glory’s journey through American history—from Lexington and Concord and Molly Pitcher to Iwo Jima and the Four Chaplains—before Bob led the audience in a heartfelt Pledge of Allegiance.  
Among those present were more than a dozen military veterans, including two who had served in World War II, two in Iraq and Afghanistan, and veterans of Vietnam and Korea. 
The Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps were all represented, their presence in dress and mess uniforms lending a special gravitas to the evening.  

The program also featured keynote speaker Eric Metaxas along with remarks by Trevor Loudon, Dr. Bradley Thayer, Frank Gaffney, and Susanne Reyto.

Recorded live in Los Angeles July 22nd 2026 

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