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Insult to the American Flag

Summary

Editorial stating that anyone who will not walk underneath the American flag insults the Government. It has been witnessed that some Hagerstown citizens have lately insulted the Government by avoiding walking beneath the flag. Those who do not reverence [the flag], wherever it may be unfurled, are at heart traitors to their country..."


Article Source

Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light

Publication Date: May 6th, 1863

Page/Column: 2B

Town: Hagerstown, MD

County: Washington

Subjects

  • Civilian Divided Loyalties

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