"Ragged Old Flag" was written in 1974 while Cash was in Binghamton, New York and was inspired by the political turbulence resulting in Nixon’s impeachment and the Watergate Scandal. Although Cash had publicly supported Nixon's candidacy, he had started to question the wisdom of Nixon-era policies concerning the Vietnam War. He wrote Ragged Old Flag to "reaffirm faith in the country and the goodness of the American people." Listen: https://JohnnyCash.lnk.to/RaggedOldFlagAlbum | Johnny Cash

“I don’t like to brag, but we’re kinda proud of that ragged old flag.” https://JohnnyCash.lnk.to/RaggedOldFlag | Johnny Cash

Released on this day in 1974, the album 'Ragged Old Flag' featured one of Johnny Cash's most enduring patriotic songs as its title track. Watch Cash lead The Highwaymen on the track during a 1990 performance: 🇺🇸 Listen to 'Ragged Old Flag': https://JohnnyCash.lnk.to/RaggedOldFlagAlbumFA!20190405 | Johnny Cash

He’s mighty proud of that ragged old flag... | Johnny Cash

"It came out faster than I could write it down. You've heard of people who write songs in ten minutes. 'Ragged Old Flag' was one of those songs." Celebrating Independence Day with 'Ragged Old Flag', released in 1974 🇺🇸 Listen: https://JohnnyCash.lnk.to/RaggedOldFlag | Johnny Cash

Johnny Cash - Ragged Old Flag | Ken Blackwell