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How You Feel About the American Flag Might Depend on How Old You Are
NBCLX/YouGov poll also finds one thing Democrats and Republicans agree on – most are still proud of the flag
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These Two Neighborhoods Illustrate the Country's Divided Feelings About the American Flag
What do you feel when you see the American flag? According to an exclusive new NBCLX/YouGov poll, your response likely depends on your political leanings, geographic location, race, and age. To explore how Americans feel about the flag across generations, we visited two neighborhoods– one with almost no flags, and one that was once designated the “Most Patriotic Small Town...
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The ‘Cult' and Contradictions of the American Flag
Our country’s fixation on the American flag as a symbol of patriotic fervor is a relatively new phenomenon — and one that is unique to U.S. culture. While it has been a beacon of hope and unity during times of crisis, the Stars and Stripes has also been used in attempts to further our country’s divides. NBCLX storyteller Cody Broadway...
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FedEx Driver Folds Old Glory
The Ring camera of a Freehold, New Jersey man caught a touching sight as a FedEx driver noticed the home’s American flag on the ground and stopped to fold it, full military style.