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Souvenir Capitol flag raising yields ups and downs
Washington AP notes the Capitol flag program since 1937 has flown over 2.4 million flags, each with date and flyer name. Workers hoist 250 to 300 flags daily, with 1991 a peak year of 154,224 flags and July 4, 1976 a record day of 10,471. Flags now sold to the public, prices range from 6.94 to 18.75, plus a 3.30 waving fee.
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William Warley
U.S. Capitol
Warley
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U.S
Christine Benza
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