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Today is #FlagDay. But did you also know that is also the anniversary of an important US Supreme Court case regarding the flag and our civil rights? #OTD1943 the landmark Supreme Court decision of West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette, 319 U.S. 624 was handed down.
The court held that the Free Speech Clause of the First Amendment protects students from being forced to salute the American flag or say the Pledge of Allegiance in public school. law.cornell.edu/supremecourt/t…
Background: Tension has long existed between those who believe mandatory flag saluting & pledges of allegiance encourage patriotism & strong civic consciousness - vs those who believe that it goes against their personal and religious beliefs.
