Executive Order 14341: Prosecuting Burning of the American Flag

What the order contains

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• Sec. 1. Purpose
• Sec. 2. Measures to Combat Desecration of the American Flag
• Sec. 3. Severability
• Sec. 4. General Provisions

Section 1, quoted from the order

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Our great American Flag is the most sacred and cherished symbol of the United States of America, and of American freedom, identity, and strength. Over nearly two-and-a-half centuries, many thousands of American patriots have fought, bled, and died to keep the Stars and Stripes waving proudly. The American Flag is a special symbol in our national life that should unite and represent all Americans of every background and walk of life. Desecrating it is uniquely offensive and provocative. It is a statement of contempt, hostility, and violence against our Nation-- the clearest possible expression of opposition to the political union that preserves our rights, liberty, and security. Burning this representation of America may incite violence and riot. […]