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Yes, because they remind us of our past. If we take them down, its as if were trying to forget or erase our history. If we are not educated on history, then we are doomed to repeat It. Germany rebuilt some of its concentration camps as a reminder for their history and that it was a bad thing.
On Memorial day, people who died for the country, are remembered. The flag of the United Sates is briskly raised on the staff top and then lowered to half-staff position. It is kept in this position till noon. Afternoon, the flag is again raised to full staff for the rest of the day.
