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Flag Burning Is Free Speech (1989) w/ Michael Liroff

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Protest and Patriotism: The Case of Texas v. Johnson

This chapter explores the landmark case of Texas v. Johnson, focusing on Gregory Lee Johnson's flag-burning protest at the 1984 Republican National Convention. The discussion centers on the motivations behind Johnson's actions, critiquing American foreign policy and the misuse of patriotism during the Reagan era.

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