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'The flag belongs to the people': What listeners told us about the American flag

The American flag flies in front of the U.S. Capitol, (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
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The American flag flies in front of the U.S. Capitol, (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Hosts Indira Lakshmanan and Peter O’Dowd share listener voices from around the country, sharing how they feel about the American flag as the country marks its 250th birthday.

They express a range of emotions, from optimism and gratitude to sadness, disappointment, and hope.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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