Marc Leepson

historian and author of “ Flag: An American Biography”

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Independence Day is Tuesday. For some people, the U.S. flag doesn’t symbolize unity, but instead division, MAGA Republicans, or jingoism.

US flag is a powerful symbol. What does it mean today?

Independence Day is Tuesday. For some people, the U.S. flag doesn’t symbolize unity, but instead division, MAGA Republicans, or jingoism.

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