American Flag to Arrive in D.C. on July 4 After Runners Carried It Nonstop from California

The American Flag will arrive on the steps of the U.S. Capitol building around 10 a.m. on July 4 after being carried, by hand, across the country by hundreds of American runners.

The Relay for America began in San Francisco on June 14 and before it’s over, the flag will have traveled 3,016 miles to honor 3,000 veterans who were nominated by friends and family members grateful for their service.

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Kaitlyn Kiepert

Kaitlyn Kiepert is an NJC editorial intern for National Review and a rising senior at Patrick Henry College. Her favorite pastime is storytelling through theatre and 19th-century historical reenacting.

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The American Flag will arrive on the steps of the U.S. Capitol building around 10 a.m. on July 4 after being carried, by hand, across the country by hundreds of American runners.

The Relay for America began in San Francisco on June 14 and before it’s over, the flag will have traveled 3,016 miles to honor 3,000 veterans who were nominated by friends and family members grateful for their service.

About the Author

Kaitlyn Kiepert

Kaitlyn Kiepert is an NJC editorial intern for National Review and a rising senior at Patrick Henry College. Her favorite pastime is storytelling through theatre and 19th-century historical reenacting.