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Panama City to Install US Flag Drop Box at City Hall

Panama City to Install US Flag Drop Box at City Hall

Initiative offers respectful disposal for worn American flags
The city of Panama City has announced plans to install a designated drop box at City Hall for the collection of worn or damaged US flags.

The initiative will give residents a respectful way to retire flags in accordance with patriotic customs, reinforcing civic pride and honoring national symbols.
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Oh ya 26 days ago
One more foot in the door .those with old flags should hang on to them and take them with them to their grave .or the drop box should be at the US embassy not city hall .why should Panama have to worry about throwing them out ?
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