This copy is for your personal, non-commercial use only. Distribution and use of this material are governed by our Subscriber Agreement and by copyright law. For non-personal use or to order multiple copies, please contact The Epoch Times Reprints.
People carry U.S. flags as they take part in a parade during Fourth of July Independence Day celebrations in Washington on July 4, 2019. Carlos Barria/Reuters
For several years now, the American flag has been highly debated, as several high-profile leftists started promulgating the idea that it was a symbol of racism because of the fact that the United States had slavery in an earlier stage of its history.
Timothy Barton is the president of WallBuilders, a national organization dedicated to highlighting the true facts about the founding of America, our Constitution, and our rich history.
