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Flag raising etiquette can be confusing Monroe Evening News
There are few things in American culture that can draw the ire of citizens the way the red, white and blue flag can. It is used as a symbol of many sacrifices, of a country's greatness and as a sign of respect and mourning when flown at half-staff.
Immigration legalization rally held in Atlanta Macon Telegraph
On one side of the state Capitol on Saturday stood several thousand immigrants calling for laws that would allow them to stay in the United States legally. A few blocks away, behind a metal barrier, stood two dozen people who want them to go home.
Immigration draws smaller crowd AP via Yahoo! News
Several thousand immigrants rallied Saturday on one side of the Georgia Capitol, calling for laws that would allow them to stay in the United States legally, while two dozen people who want them to go home were kept a few blocks away.
Kiting the Mega Moon The Buffalo News
LEWISTON - An enormous scuba diver in a black wet suit filled the sky above Reservoir State Park on Saturday to the delight of more than 5,000 visitors at the second annual Niagara International Kite Festival.
Kurds showing signs of seceding from Iraq 5 Eyewitness News
SULAIMANIYAH, Iraq (AP) - With violence bloodying Iraq, Kurds in the peaceful north have been showing signs of going their own way, raising their own flag and even hinting they could secede in a dispute over oil wealth - moves that have alarmed Shiites and Sunnis.
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice makes visit to Iraq's Kurdish north CP via Yahoo! Canada News
IRBIL, Iraq (AP) - Convinced that oil revenue is the long-term key to economic independence for a unified Iraq, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice appealed Friday for co-operation from the autonomous and oil rich Kurdish north.
Patriotism Unflagging in Put-in-Bay Roof Art: N.Y. Painter's Stars, Stripes Mark 39th State RedNova
By Jennifer Feehan, The Blade, Toledo, Ohio Oct. 7--PUT-IN-BAY, Ohio -- Jan Novak is "flying" Old Glory where residents, boaters, and other visitors to South Bass Island can easily see it: painted on her roof. Ms.
WILDCAT REPORT The Wichita Eagle
Four freshmen made their first career starts for K-State, including quarterback Josh Freeman, who ran in the game-winning touchdown, and running back Leon Patton, who rushed for 151 yards and a touchdown.
Rice urges Kurds to work for peaceful, unified Iraq AFP via Yahoo! News
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice met the leaders of Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region, urging them to cooperate with Iraqi Arabs in building a peaceful and unified country.
Rice appeals to oil-rich Kurdish north AP via Yahoo! News
Convinced oil revenue is the long-term key to economic independence for a unified Iraq, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice appealed Friday for cooperation from the autonomous and oil rich Kurdish north.

Flag Rules and Regulations
flags in a group of flags 10. The flag of the United States of America should be at the center and at the highest point of the group when a number of flags
Flag of the United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The national flag is exceptionally widely used within the United States, Astronaut Alan Shepard raises the United States Flag on the surface of the moon
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Flag Description Thirteen equal horizontal stripes of red (top and bottom) The indigenous peoples of these areas are citizens of the United States.

CIA - The World Factbook -- United States
United States. Flag of United States Click to enlarge note: the United States is divided into six time zones. Administrative divisions:
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State bird, State flower, State tree, and State location.
Flag Description Thirteen equal horizontal stripes of red (top and bottom) The indigenous peoples of these areas are citizens of the United States.
American Flags (United States) from The World Flag Database
Geographical and political facts, flags and ensigns of United States.
Great Seal of the United States - A Message from America's Founders
Learn the story and this national emblem that conveys the spirit and vision of America's founders.
The University of Oklahoma College of Law: US Historical Documents
National Flags of the United States of America. Other US Flags. Current Flags of US Districts, Territories, and Possessions
Official Heraldry of the United States
The colours of the pales are those used in the flag of the United States of America; White signifies purity and innocence, Red, hardiness and valour,
History of the flag of the United States
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