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  "path": "/letters/2026/06/the-american-flags-250-year-journey-from-valley-forge-to-today-honor-her-on-flag-day.html",
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  "textContent": "For 250 years, our flag was there, and it is still here, proudly flying over the country that loves her and its citizens who died for her. God bless America, and all those who love her, writes U.S. Army veteran William H. Wittenmyer, of Strongsville, in a letter to the editor.",
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