Soon, Old Glory will have to be born in the land of the free and not merely flying over it.

Congress has passed a proposal to require the federal government to purchase only American flags that have been completely manufactured in the U.S. The U.S. imports millions of American flags from overseas, mostly from China, and the sponsors of the proposal said it’s time for American flags to originate in the country they represent.

Supporters of the proposal, led by Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine and Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio, said the change is more than just symbolic — they believe it will support American jobs and manufacturers while preserving the nation’s most recognized banner.

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    fedilink
    174 months ago

    But what if you are walking between aisles in walmart, and suddenly become unsure what country you are in?

    • @ZeffSyde
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      44 months ago

      The 400 woman on a mobility scooter blocking the isle will probably clue me in.

    • @Maggoty
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      14 months ago

      Oh my gosh, could you imagine? This problem is especially bad during early July. I just thank God they put reminders up. Otherwise I might forget and think I’m a communist or something!