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Yes, you can wash an American flag
If you want a clean flag for Memorial Day, rest assured the flag code does not prohibit people from washing or cleaning the American flag.
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World Redhead Day celebrates people who have red hair every year on May 26. Here are three facts about this unique hair color.
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Arab American Heritage Month is observed each April to recognize the achievements and contributions of Arab Americans in the United States.
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