The American flag: To some it’s Old Glory. To others it’s a MAGA hat on a stick.
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June 29, 2026, 6:01 AM EDT
By Corky Siemaszko
To fly or not to fly an American flag? That was never a question for Bruce Watson, who has put his national pride on display for years — and nudges neighbors in his small New England town to do the same.
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