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Yes, Trump's Waco Rally Featured a Song from the 'J6 Prison Choir'

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Mar 27, 2023 The "J6 Prison Choir" comprised a group of about 20 men serving prison sentences for participati ...
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Did a Protester Kneel During a Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?

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Dan MacGuill
Sep 28, 2017 A viral photograph shows a man kneeling and recording a video at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier ...
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Cleveland Browns Forced to Issue Refunds to 90 Percent of Season Ticket Holders?

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Dan MacGuill
Sep 25, 2017 A "satirical" web site published a false claim that certain NFL teams issued refunds to a majori ...
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Why Are NFL Players on the Sidelines for the National Anthem?

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Arturo Garcia
Oct 24, 2016 For much of the NFL's history, players weren't present on the field during the playing of "The S ...
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A high school football team led the singing of the national anthem after the band couldn't make it to the game. This occurred in 2019.

Did a High School Football Team Lead the National Anthem After Being Told It Wouldn't Be Played?

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Jordan Liles
Aug 31, 2022 According to a popular article that was shared in 2022, events that occurred in 2019 were inspir ...
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Brittney Griner Once Protested the National Anthem

Brittney Griner Once Protested the National Anthem

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Madison Dapcevich
Aug 9, 2022 Now, some conservatives are using such sentiments against her.
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Did NFL Quarterback Joe Namath Kneel During the National Anthem?

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Dan Evon
Feb 12, 2019 Believe it or not, you can kneel on a football field without protesting something.
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Did the Supreme Court Rule in 1943 That No One Can Be Forced to Participate in Patriotic Rituals?

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David Emery
Aug 13, 2018 The Supreme Court's 1943 ruling applied to school board officials and other government entities, ...
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Michelle Obama.

Michelle Obama Never Placed Her Hand Over Her Heart During the National Anthem?

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Dan MacGuill
May 7, 2018 A right-wing, pro-Trump Facebook page uses a photograph of Melania Trump to attack her predecess ...
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Did NFL Decide Not to Televise National Anthem Before Super Bowl?

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Dan Evon
Jan 29, 2018 An inaccurate meme claims the national anthem won't be televised before the Super Bowl.
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Does Donald Trump Not Know the Words to the National Anthem?

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David Emery
Jan 10, 2018 A viral video shows the president apparently fumbling for the words as he sings along with the n ...
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Does the California NAACP Want to Replace the National Anthem?

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Alex Kasprak
Nov 8, 2017 The group has proposed state legislation aimed at replacing "The Star-Spangled Banner" as the na ...
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New York, August 19, 2017: Delta Airlines logo is attached to the front of the awning over the entrance to JFK's Terminal 4

Delta Passenger Who Was Told She Couldn't Sing National Anthem Accepts Airline's Apology

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David Emery
Oct 19, 2017 Pamela Gaudry says Delta Air Lines apologized for the "bad decisions" of an employee who forbade ...
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Are 871 Convicted Felons Currently Playing for the NFL?

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Bethania Palma
Oct 2, 2017 A meme circulated in an effort to discredit professional athletes protesting racism contained fa ...
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Did the Army Football Team Kneel in Protest During the National Anthem?

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Dan Evon
Oct 2, 2017 A photograph purportedly showing the Army Black Knights team kneeling in protest actually shows ...
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Florida Sheriff’s Office Will Not Escort Miami Dolphins Until They Stand For National Anthem?

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Dan Evon
Sep 6, 2017 An old rumor that a police department said that it would not protect NFL players until they stoo ...
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Melania Trump Reminds the President to Put His Hand Over His Heart?

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Bethania Palma
Apr 17, 2017 A video clip of the First Family celebrating Easter at the White House appears to show Melania s ...
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Youth Football Team Ends Season After Anthem Protest Spurs Death Threats

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Arturo Garcia
Oct 28, 2016 The Beaumont Bulls attracted attention by kneeling during the anthem like protesting NFL quarter ...
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President Obama Takes a Knee During National Anthem

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Dan Evon
Sep 24, 2016 An article reporting that the president kneeled in protest while "The Star-Spangled Banner" play ...
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Did an NFL Owner Order His Players to Stand During the National Anthem?

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Dan Evon
Sep 12, 2016 An NFL owner didn't tell his players they were "actors" playing the role of "patriotic super her ...
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