Protecting the American Flag: A Legislative Update, 1997-01 - 1997-12-31

Item — Box: CR 36, Folder: 14

Identifier: CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0085

Scope and Contents

The document is a response from man Dick Armey regarding support for a bill that would protect the American flag from desecration. The bill, H.J.Res. 33, calls for a Constitutional amendment to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag. The House passed the bill, but the Senate failed to pass a similar measure. man Armey expresses his support for protecting the flag and plans to revisit the issue in the future. He views flag burning as a disrespectful act and will support measures to discourage it.

Dates

Creation: 1997-01 - 1997-12-31

Creator

Armey, Richard Keith (Dick), Chair of the House Homeland Security Committee (2002-2003); House Majority Leader (1995-2003); Chair of the House Republican Conference (1993-1995); Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 26th district (1985- (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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