Flag Dips facts
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The USA is the only country that does not dip their flag when passing the host country's leader during the Olympic opening ceremonies.
In the 1908 Summer Olympics, the American flag carrier refused to dip the flag to King Edward VII of England, reportedly saying "This flag dips to no earthly king."
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That, since 1940 USA while participating in the Olympics do not dip their flag to the head of state of the hosting nation, only nation to have it done it for so long.
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The U.S. Olympic flag bearer dips the flag for no one.
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During the 1908 Olympics in London, the contestants were asked to dip their flags and one american wouldn't because, "This flag dips before no earthly King."
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The United States' flag bearer, Ralph Rose, refused to dip the flag to King-Emperor Edward VII in the royal box, rose was later supported by his teammate who said "This flag dips to no earthly king."
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The USA is the only country that doesn't dip its flag to the host nation at the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony.
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The USA is the only nation to not dip their flag to the host nation at the Olympics.
