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After conservation work is completed, the Star-Spangled Banner will become
part of a new permanent exhibition at the National Museum
of American History, For Which It Stands: The American
Flag in American Life.
Through compelling objects, images, and stories, For Which
It Stands will explore the history and meaning of the
American flag. It will connect the flag to major events and
themes of patriotism, memory, and identity to help visitors
understand the complex and changing relationship between Americans
and their national symbol.
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 Patriotism
Americans use the flag in many ways to express love for
their country.
Memory
Through rituals, memorials, and celebrations, Americans
use the flag to remember.
Identity
People use the flag to express ideas about what it means
to be American.
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