American flag feelings: A veteran, a grandmother and a motorcoach operator reflect

WBUR | By Here & Now Newsroom

Published June 24, 2026 at 11:58 AM EDT

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Birds fly by American flags on the National Mall, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, in Washington. (Allison Robbert/AP)

Here & Now listeners Susanne Wiley of Arkansas, Bob Vila of New Jersey, and Michael Cooke of North Carolina share their deeply personal feelings about the American flag ahead of America’s 250th birthday.

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