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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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  • Meb Keflezighi


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    Willoughby native Katie McGregor finishes 11th in women’s U.S. Olympic marathon trial – Cleveland Plain Dealer HOUSTON, Texas — Meb Keflezighi waved an American flag as the crowd cheered during the final strides of his victory in Saturday’s U.S. Olympic marathon trial. Ryan Hall and Abdi Abdirahman finished ...
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  • Keflezighi, Flanagan win Olympic marathon trials


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    Meb Keflezighi waved an American flag as the crowd cheered during the final strides of his victory in Saturdays U.S. Olympic marathon trial.
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  • Who’s Who In Marine Corps History: Brigadier General Dion Williams


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    Dion Williams was born at Williamsburg, Ohio, on 15 December 1869. He was appointed a Naval Cadet on 16 July 1887, and graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy, 30 June 1891, after which he served aboard the USS Atlanta for two years as a Midshipman in the Navy. He was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in [...]
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  • Long May She Wave!


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    I went back down to the cemetary on the night of Jan. 6th and took this astrophotography shot of the American flag waving. The camera shutter was open for 25 seconds, thus the blurred look. Thank goodness it was a lot warmer that night than it was when I first took pictures in the cemetary!
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  • Carnegie Free Library continues to increase its offerings


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    The Carnegie Free Library, 299 S. Pittsburgh St., Connellsville, is Fayette County’s largest library, and offers myriad services to the community. the library has served the area since 1903. Under the leadership of director Casey Sirochman and a resurrected Friends of the Library organization, its programs for all ...
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