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Patriots’ Day: How far-right groups hijack history and patriotic symbols to advance their cause, according to an expert on extremism
(THE CONVERSATION) Patriots’ Day, a commemoration of the battles of Lexington and Concord – the first confrontations of the American Revolution – holds historical value as a symbol of American ...
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The evolution of the American Revolution can be seen in these historic flags on display in Philadelphia
The Museum of the American Revolution shows how the shifting ideals of American liberty can be traced in the historic flags ...
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The Juneteenth Flag: The History Behind Its Colors and Symbols
A quick glance at the Juneteenth flag will show you there are three main symbols ... "The Juneteenth flags represent the history and freedom [of] the American slaves and their descendants.
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Reason why the American flag is sometimes backwards on military uniforms
Historically, the backward flag can be traced back to the Civil War. During the war, troop had flag bearers who would carry ...
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The history behind the controversial ‘Appeal to Heaven’ flag
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has been criticized for a flag flown at his New Jersey vacation house that has ties to both the American Revolution ... and historical symbols, the Appeal ...