The American Flag is probably the most popular thing in the USA.
I bet you can find one at almost any building (all schools/large companies) and many many houses have them...
The flag is what America is "based" around and overall its not increased much after 9/11 excpet for the usage of flags on cars (anyone else notice that?)
It's just a way of symbolizing America and our "ways"
It's also an object that every from the USA can "gather around together" when something happens (ex. important person passes away or a person from the community or when something tragic happens)
