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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1989

Page

6

Notable Dissent Praises Flag Symbolism in Johnson vs Texas

Supreme Court Chief Justice Rehnquist writes in dissent that the flag stands as a uniquely revered national symbol. He recalls Key and Barbara Frietchie to illustrate enduring patriotism and argues the government may not prohibit flag burning as political expression.

Frederick Francia Scott Key Barbara Fritchie Supreme Court William Rehnquist Texas Continental Congress Rehnquist Lincoln John Greenleaf Whittier Barbara Frietchie Congress John Philip Sousa United States Fort Sumter G. Preble United States of America Abraham Lincoln Maryland Lee Frederick Town Barbara Frietchié Tex Stonewall Jackson Halter Nebraska U.S Fletcher Peck Marshall C.J

Spelling of Fritchie on county road markers debated

The piece notes Chief Justice Rehnquist cited Whittier’s Barbara Frietchie spelling while local practice uses Fritchie. It mentions early publications and the Nixdorff biographical work, and cites Wayne Keeler urging preservation of correct surname spellings on road signs. Readers are asked to report errors to Frederick County officials or the News-Post.

Rehnquist Whittier Barbara Frietchie Fritchie W T. Delaplaine & Co News-Post Barbara Ee Pitta Henry M. ‘Nixdorff Frietchie Frietschie Nixdorff Wayne Keeler Frederick County Eerie

Chief Justice Rehnquist Defends the Flag in Dissent

Excerpts from Rehnquist dissent in Texas v Johnson challenge the flag burning ruling. He argues the flag’s symbolic national unity justifies prohibiting desecration and cites historical context from colonial flags to Fort Sumter and Iwo Jima. He urges upholding the Texas statute, contrasting with the Court’s First Amendment view.

Khey Fort McHeory Rehnquist

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