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Flag-burning rally held in Fort Greene Park

A flag-burning rally was held Wednesday at Fort Greene Park. It was organized by a group called "Disarm NYPD," which says it believes the American flag represents the country's long history of oppression.

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Flag-burning rally held in Fort Greene Park

A flag-burning rally was held Wednesday at Fort Greene Park. It was organized by a group called "Disarm NYPD," which says it believes the American flag represents the country's long history of oppression.

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