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Who flies the American flag for holidays — and who never flies one, according to an AP-NORC poll
By Corey Williams, Linley Sanders And Simran Parwani, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 30, 2026
· 6 min read
Jerry Esters proudly displays the American flag each day on his Detroit home. A few miles away, Yvonne Pistochini says there is no scenario under which she would allow the Stars and Stripes to cast its shadow where she lives.Both are Black.For Esters, the flag represents the opportunities that al...
Key takeaway Americans' views of “Old Glory” are divided by politics, age and race, according to a new survey conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research ahead of the nation's 250th birthday celebration.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
In Alamo Heights , where community pride is palpable, the display of the American flag can be a nuanced issue. As the nation approaches its 250th birthday celebration, residents may reflect on what the flag represents to them. For some, like Jerry Esters, the flag symbolizes opportunities and progress, while for others, it may evoke feelings of exclusion. The AP-NORC poll's findings on the division of views by politics, age, and race may resonate with Alamo Heights residents, who can consider how these national trends play out in their own community. As a relatively affluent and predominantly white area, Alamo Heights may skew towards the poll's findings that older, white adults are more likely to fly the flag. However, the area's proximity to San Antonio, a city with a rich cultural diversity, may also foster a more complex and nuanced understanding of the flag's meaning among its residents.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? Jerry Esters proudly displays the American flag each day on his Detroit home. A few miles away, Yvonne Pistochini says there is no scenario under which she would allow the Stars and Stripes to cast its shadow where she lives.Both are Black.For Esters, the flag represents the opportunities that al...
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