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What Does it Mean to Be An American?

July 11, 2021

The American flag, and being an American, means something different to everyone. The star-spangled banner evokes everything from allegiance and pride to agony and protest. Correspondent Jessica Gomez set off on a road trip from Denver to St. Louis to listen to how people feel about their American identity. 

 

 

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