Old Glory

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When Old Glory was planted on the moon in 1969, it had already draped the caskets of tens of thousands of soldiers who died in Vietnam.

From Salon • Jan. 3, 2026

Old Glory, Christmas decor and Easter trimmings suddenly pop up in their front yard.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2025

“I really couldn’t figure out what was going on,” he added, until he looked up to the mountain and “there was Old Glory flying.”

From Washington Post • Jun. 29, 2022

The student was initially inspired to get the flag after he saw "Old Glory" flying in the gym ahead of a basketball game versus another school.

From Fox News • Nov. 23, 2021

Towering wooden poles stick up through its center line, already flying Old Glory.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen