And if it happens to be dirty? According to the American Legion, you can wash or dry-clean it—just pay attention to the material before you do so. Flag etiquette mistake: You sew an American ...

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The American Legion Honor Guard will conduct a ceremony recognizing the Four Chaplains in World War II who gave up their ...