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Myth #6: It's illegal to wear clothing bearing the flag
The Flag Code is a set of flag etiquette guidelines developed in 1923 by the American Legion and other organizations. It was adopted as law by Congress in 1942. However, the Flag Code does not have an enforcement mechanism. There are no flag police.
Wearing clothing made from an actual American flag would be a breach of etiquette, according to the American Legion, but it said you wouldn't be breaking the law by wearing clothing bearing a flag design: “People are simply expressing their patriotism and love of country by wearing an article of clothing that happens to be red, white, and blue with stars and stripes. There is nothing illegal about the wearing or use of these items."
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