The intention was to travel to all 50 states, and in each state, find a tattered flag. Ziegler would approach the owner of said flag, and offer to exchange it for a brand new one.

A group of New Jersey veterans who planned to burn a tattered American flag found in the rubble of the World Trade Center yesterday did an about face and only scorched a small piece of it. Post 433… ...

The flags collected in the American Flag Rescue Program are sorted out; the ones still in good condition are saved, as are a few older 48-star flags that show up. The torn, worn or tattered flags ...

Regardless of military service or nonservice, tattered and faded flags will be exchanged. “Nobody wants to disrespect the flag,” said Marc Thompson, Midwest City Ward 4 Council Member.