The desecration of the American flag

Letter from America by Alistair Cooke

A ruling in Congress overturning the conviction of a Texan man for desecrating the American flag, the First Amendment and freedom of expression, and the customs of the flag.

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Fri 23 Jun 198921:00

BBC Radio 4

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Fri 23 Jun 198921:00
BBC Radio 4

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