American flag

Also referred to as or “the stars and stripes” or “old glory,” the American flag is the flag of the United States of America. It is considered by some to be a symbol of freedom and democracy, and by others a symbol of oppression and imperialism.

The American flag features 50 white stars on a blue field that represent the 50 U.S. states, and 13 alternating red and white stripes that represent the 13 original colonies. It is often depicted in other forms, including flag pins, which are politically popular.

There are many rules of flag etiquette, though U.S. law on the subject is minimal. Attempts to strengthen U.S. law to prevent burning the flag as an act of protest are controversial, and have so far failed.

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• Please, no hockey sticks in the hotel

  
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• Monfort, accused cop killer, pleads not guilty

  
  Stupidica — Authority: 176
  Note: Photos included. Last updated 8:37 p.m. PT “Monfort, accused cop killer, pleads not guilty” KOMO-TV SNIPPET: “Investigators said DNA evidence found at the scene of Brenton’s slaying and the earlier arson at a police maintenance yard were a match to Monfort. His DNA was found on identical American flag ...
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• Stars and Stripes out of Canadian Donaros

  
  NIGEL BEALE NOTA BENE BOOKS — Authority: 499
  I’ve always connected intelligence with a good sense of humour. By this measure, Ottawa artist/film maker Marc Odornato is one smart dude. I was reminded of this recently when I took this piece of his,purchased several years ago, out of storage. Yes. An American flag made out of Canadian money. $5 and $50 bills. ...
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• 50-Star Flag Designer Dies

  
  Triple Tri Blog — Authority: 125
  http://www2.nbc4i.com/cmh/news/local/article/ohioan_who_designed_50-star_flag_dies/28257/ Robert G. Heft, who is credited with designing and sewing America’s first 50-star flag, has died. He was 67. He was a student at Lancaster High School and designed it for a history project. It replaced the 48-star flag. ...
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• American Flag Burning

  
  Socyberty — Authority: 567
           Do you believe that burning an American flag in protest is okay?  Although this subject has been tossed around a lot, there is sturdy proof on why it should not be illegal.  This has been an ongoing debate, put up against the Senate many times.  There are reasons for both sides, but if you take the ...
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• VA: 90 y/o Medal of Honor winner keeps his flag flying

  
  Citizens Against Pro-Obama Media Bias — Authority: 151
  December 10, 2009Sometimes you wonder the sanity of people. At the very least it shows how little young people think of veterans.Sussex Square homeowners’ association in suburban Richmond, Va threatened 90 y/o Medal of Honor winner Retired Army Col. Van T Barfoot with legal action if he didn’t remove the 21-foot ...
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• WWII Vet WINS!!!

  
  'Imagine' A World Of Peace,Understanding,Tolerance — Authority: 133
  Ahhhh, The Power of Informing others who than inform others............................ in this day and age!!! The WWII Veteran Won Against His, super patriotic?, Neighbors!War Hero Can Keep His FlagpoleCol. Van T. Barfoot raises the flag Dec. 2 at his home near Richmond, Va.A 90-year-old Medal of Honor winner can ...
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• Col. Van Barfoot Raised His American Flag This Morning

  
  And So it Goes in Shreveport — Authority: 598
  Updating a story I posted here , word tonight is Col. Van T. Barfoot will be allowed to keep his flagpole. His Homeowners Association has dropped its demand that he remove his flagpole which was a position that no doubt brought incredibly negative attention to their corner of the world. You will remember that ...
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• Poster Of The Day: Change has come to America

  
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• The American flag is not aesthetic?

  
  When Falls the Coliseum — Authority: 485
  I was pleased to read that the Sussex Square Homeowners’ Association had dropped their threat of a lawsuit against Van T. Barfoot. His offense? Flying the American flag outside his home in suburban Richmond, Virginia. The association claimed that Col. Barfoot’s American flag on a 21-foot flagpole was not ...
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• WH: MoH Recipient Should Have Flagpole

  
  Clark County Conservative — Authority: 126
  Giving credit where credit is due, Robert Gibbs, propaganda spokesperson for the Obama administration said Monday that it is “silly to think that a 90-year-old Medal of Honor recipient is being asked to remove a flagpole from his front yard.” “Retired Army Col. Van T. Barfoot, a World War II veteran, is fighting ...
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• WH: MoH Recipient Should Have Flagpole

  
  Right in a Left World — Authority: 125
  Giving credit where credit is due, Robert Gibbs, propaganda spokesperson for the Obama administration said Monday that it is "silly to think that a 90-year-old Medal of Honor recipient is being asked to remove a flagpole from his front yard." "Retired Army Col. Van T. Barfoot, a World War II veteran, is fighting to ...
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• American Flag an Eyesore Around Richmond

  
  Cats Working — Authority: 121
  By Yul When Virginia makes national news, it’s usually over something embarrassingly stupid, and the current flagpole stink is no exception. If you missed it, we have this 90-year-old Medal of Honor recipient named Colonel Barfoot who fought in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. He flies the American flag from a ...
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• Why ‘The People Speak’ and the Zinn Education Project May Be Illegal in Public Schools

  
  Big Hollywood — Authority: 745
  “The People Speak” College Tour concluded with a standing-room-only crowd in UCLA’s Schoenberg Hall last Friday afternoon. After the video presentation, host professor Ellen DuBois facilitated an audience question-and-answer session with her guests, actor Josh Brolin and producer Chris Moore, while Howard ...
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• Pearl Harbor Day – December 7

  
  My Organized Biz — Authority: 466
  Take time out from organizing to remember Pearl Harbor Day or learn about it and significance to our United States heritage.  Veterans flag image: sxc.hu I don’t remember the day Pearl Harbor happened, but I recall when the war was over.  Our teacher, at the one-room school, learned of the occasion and let us ...
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• “Whatever period it conjures, I promise you that its easy...

  
  Semper erit aestas. — Authority: 139
  “Whatever period it conjures, I promise you that its easy elegance will endure. Look at those colors: red, white and blue. That’s America. But when you pull it over your head, somehow you don’t feel like a flagpole. That’s just good design.” — Tommy Hilfiger
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• What’s Next? WWII Vet Ordered to Tear Down Flag Pole

  
  The Foundry — Authority: 737
  Medal of Honor winner and World War II veteran Colonel Van Barfoot just wants to be able to give the American flag the respect it deserves. His homeowners association thinks otherwise and ordered the 90-year-old Virginia man to tear down his flag pole because it is not “aesthetically appropriate,” WTVR CBS 6 in ...
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• Richmond, VA, homeowners assoc. threatens 90 yr old Medal of Honor winner, Purple Heart recipient for unapproved flag pole

  
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  The Sussex Square homeowners association says the flagpole violates the neighborhoods aesthetic guidelines and ordered him to remove it by... read more
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• Are Americans Ready to Change?

  
  MyTownTalks — Authority: 508
  Although the 2009 inauguration of Barack Obama is history, it’s probably still too early to see whether the renewed interest in the political process will continue. The election of the first African American president was monumental, but we have yet to see if that interest will translate into anything long term. It ...
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• Drum roll, please, as December begins ........

  
  One Day At A Time — Authority: 116
  AVERT your eyes, ye vegetarians! On Sunday we visited our friends Jim and Carol who barbecued a turkey. It was our second Thanksgiving feast, and a very nice dinner. Driving to their house is always "going home" to me, since they live in the small town where I grew up. I still feel, so metimes, that I could ...
  3 weeks ago

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