The Flag at 250: Patriotism, Protests and a Nation Split
TL;DR
As the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary, Americans debate what the Stars and Stripes represents amid political polarization, with some displaying the flag to show patriotism, others upside-down or with alternative flags to signal distress or dissent, and flagmakers noting a surge in demand as historians note the flag’s evolving meaning.
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- The American flag has come to symbol many things in these divided times. Yahoo
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- Refresher Course: Let’s talk about the Stars and Stripes New Hampshire Public Radio
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