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Ronald Reagan: Flags have always symbolized important characteristics of the American people—the Stars and Stripes for independence and…

On the recordJune 13, 1985
Flags have always symbolized important characteristics of the American people—the Stars and Stripes for independence and the World War II 'E' Flag for excellence.
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Ronald Reagan
Republican · California

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Remarks at the Presentation Ceremony for the 'C' Flag Awards

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