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Debating the Protocols of Flag Day [audio 4min]

On Flag Day, Robert Siegel and Michele Norris explore the issue surrounding several states' decision to lower the U.S. flag to half-staff to honor servicemen and -women on the day they are buried. Michigan is doing just that, as are at least 12 other states. We speak to an 81-year-old veteran who opposes the lowering of the flag because such an action was not taken in earlier conflicts.
Read entire article at NPR "All Things Considered"