Flag Snafu At The Debate

  • Wednesday, July 2, 2014

I looked forward to the 3rd District Congressional debate tonight and was shocked at the opening when I observed the misplacement of the U.S. and Tennessee flags.

I am surprised that someone didn't know that the U.S. flag is always on the right side of the speaker.

Other than that, a great program.

Tom Rowland
Mayor, City of Cleveland.
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