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In recognition of the 50th anniversary of the event, Monday is loaning the flag to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. It will be on display from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend as part of the museum\u2019s exhibit celebrating America\u2019s 250th birthday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Styles__MarkdownContainer-dxqlie-0 iMsGag\">\n<p>\u201cIt still catches a glimmer of attention for our country,\u201d Monday told the LA Times. \u201cNot for me. I was just a spokesman that afternoon for thousands and thousands, if not millions, of people in this country.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Styles__MarkdownContainer-dxqlie-0 iMsGag\">\n<p>Per his request, Monday received the flag in the aftermath of the incident, once the court proceedings were finished. 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