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This chronological history of the American flag outlines major events related to use of the flag as a quasi-religious symbol. The focus of this timeline are efforts to protect the American flag from desecration and burning, making a crime out of using the American flag in advertisements, and the blending of patriotism with Christianity by transforming the Pledge of Allegiance into an expression of religious beliefs. Read Article: American Flag Timeline
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