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Johnny Cash's 'Ragged Old Flag' resurfaces for America's 250th

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What we know

Johnny Cash's spoken-word recording 'Ragged Old Flag' is being widely reshared as Americans mark the nation's 250th birthday. The patriotic piece is circulating alongside reflections on faith and national identity during the anniversary weekend.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 15 hr ago, when The Dispatch reported it. Coverage has since grown to 7 independent outlets, including 3 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 1 hr ago from The Gateway Pundit. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (4)

The Gateway Pundit 1 hr ago
MUST SEE: This Will Give You the Chills on America’s 250th Birthday – Johnny Cash and The Ragged Old Flag (Video)
Breitbart 4 hr ago
Gorka: What I'm Celebrating on America's 250th Birthday
Daily Caller 7 hr ago
The Case For Prayer On America’s 250th Birthday
The Dispatch 15 hr ago
What, to an Immigrant, Is America’s 250th?

Wire & mainstream coverage (3)

Salon 3 hr ago
A hot, fractured birthday weekend: America at 250
NPR 10 hr ago
Happy 250th birthday, America
Mother Jones 10 hr ago
America’s 250th Birthday Will Be a Scorcher Not All Will Survive

Coverage timeline

Jul 4, 2:45 AM ET
15 hr ago
The Dispatch
What, to an Immigrant, Is America’s 250th?
Jul 4, 7:30 AM ET
10 hr ago
Mother Jones
America’s 250th Birthday Will Be a Scorcher Not All Will Survive
Jul 4, 7:43 AM ET
10 hr ago
NPR
Happy 250th birthday, America
Jul 4, 10:28 AM ET
7 hr ago
Daily Caller
The Case For Prayer On America’s 250th Birthday
Jul 4, 12:56 PM ET
4 hr ago
Breitbart
Gorka: What I'm Celebrating on America's 250th Birthday
Jul 4, 2:22 PM ET
3 hr ago
Salon
A hot, fractured birthday weekend: America at 250
Jul 4, 4:00 PM ET
1 hr ago
The Gateway Pundit
MUST SEE: This Will Give You the Chills on America’s 250th Birthday – Johnny Cash and The Ragged Old Flag (Video)
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