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The desecration of the American flag
A ruling in Congress overturning the conviction of a Texan man for desecrating the American flag, the First Amendment and freedom of expression, and the customs of the flag.
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Fri 23 Jun 1989
21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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