The two women held hands -- united in victory and accomplishment -- as the American flag was raised and the National Anthem was played in their honor.

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As the American flag was raised and the national anthem played they held up their fists -- Smith his right, Carlos his left -- in a Black Power salute.

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Saudia, the national flag carrier, duly bought American, leaving Airbus fuming in the desert.

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In 1776, George Washington unveiled the Grand Union Flag, the first national flag in America after King George III of England called on American forces to surrender.

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