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1776 and Betsy Ross Flag Shirts: What They Mean
What a 1776 shirt means, the real history behind the Betsy Ross flag and its circle of 13 stars, and the 2019 debate over the design, explained neutrally.
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What the U.S. Flag Code says about clothing, what 1776 and Betsy Ross designs mean, and the history behind the holidays.
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Is It Okay to Wear American Flag Clothing? What the Flag Code Says
The Flag Code says the flag should not be used as apparel, but it has no penalties and printed flag designs are widely accepted. Here is what the law says.