A brief history of wearing the American flag

Emil Lendof

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Jul 4, 2017

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Throughout the years many Americans have shown pride in their flag in various ways. From Peter Fonda’s helmet (pictured) in Easy Rider, in 1969, to Vanilla Ice in full American flag suit during a concert in 1991. Getty Images

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An Oldsmobile in stars and stripes, commemorating the United States’ 200th anniversary, in Pennsylvania, 1976. Getty Images

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Kid Rock in an American flag fur coat at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. WireImage

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28th Annual People’s Choice Awards – Deadline Photo Room

Reba McEntire salutes reporters in a sequined shirt. WireImage

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Super Bowl XXXVI – Halftime Show with U2

Bono reveals the American flag lined inside of his jacket during his Super Bowl XXXVI performance in 2002. WireImage

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Mr. T is seen as patriotic as ever in an American flag jumpsuit. WireImage

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Ruta Lee enters the Beverly Hills Hotel in the most patriotic way possible. WireImage

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Meryl Streep celebrates America during an appearance in Paris, France. WireImage

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The USO Presents “VH1 Divas Salute The Troops” – Show

Katy Perry performs in her now iconic American flag leotard. Getty Images for VH1

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Kesha feeling herself and her country in a grunge inspired ripped up American flag top. Getty Images

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Vanilla Ice wearing his American flag suit during a performance in 1991. Getty Images

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A patriotic dog proudly represents its country during the ISA World Master Championship. AFP/Getty Images

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Four young women wear American flag leggings to celebrate Independence Day in 2015. AFP/Getty Images

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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon – Season 2

Actor Jon Glaser visits the “Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” wearing the most patriotic American flag shorts money could buy. NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images

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Nick Church, of England, wears a classy American flag bow tie before taking his Oath of Allegiance at a naturalization ceremony. AP

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Alia Parafiyanovich, of Belarus, wears American flag pumps during her naturalization ceremony. AP

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Season Martinez wears her American flag sunglasses AP

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Claire Simpson wears American flag cowboy boots. AP

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A woman wears an American flag as a hijab during a protest of US Democrats Abroad in Germany. AFP/Getty Images

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