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Thursday, October 9, 2008
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These are some websites that tell the proper treatment for and history of American flags.
http://www.usflag.org/flagetiquette.html
http://www.usflag.org/history.html
http://www.legion.org/national/americanflag/flagcode
This website describes the American Legion flag disposal ceremony.
http://www.legion.org/national/americanflag/unserviceable
Here is the site of a nonprofit organization where you can report flags in poor condition.
http://www.flagkeepers.org/FlagReport.asp