In line 21, the word "ward" means to turn aside. In this context, it suggests the idea of protecting or defending the nation and its people from foreign wrongs or threats.
Sign of a nation, great and strong
To ward her people from foreign wrong:
Pride and glory and honor, -all
Live in the colors to stand or fall.
Hats off!
25 Along the street there comes
A blare of bugles, a ruffle of drums;
And loyal hearts are beating high: Hats off!
The flag is passing by!
11.
In line 21, the word ward means—
to inform
to reassure
to turn aside
to open up
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