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Even vexillology can't escape the culture wars

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Chris Gehrz
Apr 25, 2023
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One of the many interests that I seem to have passed down to my son is vexillology, the study of flags. I used to think I knew a lot about this subject,1 until Isaiah started quizzing me. Which flags have purple in them? How many have text on them? I don’t know why we’re so drawn to such symbols, but I’m glad to share that passion in common.

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