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The national flag, symbolizing the labors of Congress, seemed to have a double beauty, reminding him not only of country, but also of the patriotic service in which those the people trusted were then engaged.
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Sumner articulates the dual symbolism of the national flag, representing both the nation and the patriotic duties of Congress.
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