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13 Reasons the American Flag Is Even Cooler Than You Thought

Our flag makes the Olympics awkward

Also in the Flag Code: a rule saying that our Stars and Stripes should never be dipped to any other person or thing; The next time you watch Olympic Games footage, you’ll see America is usually the only nation not to dip their flag when marching past heads of state.

This move made things pretty awkward in 1908, when the Games were held in London and it was public protocol that each nation lower their flag and give three cheers when passing His Majesty, King Edward VII. American flag bearer Ralph Rose was the only athlete to refuse, keeping the flag erect as he passed.

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