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"Can I fix an American flag that has ripped? It took a beating from the wind. \u2014 Maria Evans, Pipersville, PA I grew up in a military family (my father was an Air Force lieutenant colonel) and I was a Girl Scout, so I have great respect for our flag and its proper care and display. You should repair a flag only if you can fly it without the mended area showing and there is no distortion in the flag&amp;#039;s shape or design. You should replace a flag that is tattered, worn, faded, or has water damage. Your local flag company can assess any damage for you and, if appropriate, make a repair quickly and inexpensively. Today most flags are made of nylon. But a flag designed to withstand high winds is available in an open-weave polyester fabric. To help preserve a flag, take it down during inclement weather and at night. Check with your local American Legion, VFW, or flag company for the proper method of folding, flying, and handling your flag. Remember: Flag Day is the 14th of June. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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