Detroit's Oversized American Flag Vanishes After Just One Day
The massive American flag draped over the new Hudson's building in downtown Detroit was unveiled just a day ago, but it didn't last long. According to Bedrock officials, the enormous banner had to be removed due to strong winds, which were reported at around 10-20 mph in the city.
Despite its swift removal, don't worry - the flag won't be gone for good. The wind is expected to settle down by Thursday, allowing the massive American flag to return when it's safe. Whether or not it will still be up by Veterans Day on Tuesday remains unclear.
The new 141-by-85-foot flag is a tribute to Detroit's rich history of celebrating patriotism and is believed to be the largest hanging U.S. flag in the country. The tradition began in 1923 with the original J.L. Hudson Company Department Store, which once displayed a massive American flag that measured 230 feet long and 90 feet high.
Since then, the flag has been passed down through generations, eventually being donated to the Smithsonian Institute in 1976. This new version is smaller but still an impressive sight, measuring over 140 by 85 feet.
When it's reinstalled, the massive American flag will proudly stand above Woodward Avenue, serving as a symbol of Detroit's enduring spirit and commitment to patriotism.
The massive American flag draped over the new Hudson's building in downtown Detroit was unveiled just a day ago, but it didn't last long. According to Bedrock officials, the enormous banner had to be removed due to strong winds, which were reported at around 10-20 mph in the city.
Despite its swift removal, don't worry - the flag won't be gone for good. The wind is expected to settle down by Thursday, allowing the massive American flag to return when it's safe. Whether or not it will still be up by Veterans Day on Tuesday remains unclear.
The new 141-by-85-foot flag is a tribute to Detroit's rich history of celebrating patriotism and is believed to be the largest hanging U.S. flag in the country. The tradition began in 1923 with the original J.L. Hudson Company Department Store, which once displayed a massive American flag that measured 230 feet long and 90 feet high.
Since then, the flag has been passed down through generations, eventually being donated to the Smithsonian Institute in 1976. This new version is smaller but still an impressive sight, measuring over 140 by 85 feet.
When it's reinstalled, the massive American flag will proudly stand above Woodward Avenue, serving as a symbol of Detroit's enduring spirit and commitment to patriotism.
i mean, what's the point of even having something giant if it's just gonna get blown away? and now they're saying it might not even be back by veterans day which is like, a pretty big deal for detroit. i guess it's good that the city can still try again, but it feels like a whole lotta work just to hang up a flag 
... one day in and already taken down? I guess strong winds aren't ideal for such a big banner 
. But you know what's even more impressive is the history behind it - 141 years of Detroit celebrating patriotism, that's some serious dedication 
! Can imagine seeing something so big flying above Woodward Avenue, it'd be a real showstopper 
. I wonder if they'll make any changes to the design or keep it exactly the same 
I mean, come on! A little strong wind shouldnt take it down. Im all for safety and stuff but still, its an American flag we're talkin about here! It's supposed to be a symbol of freedom and patriotism not somethin that gets blown away by the wind.
It's like the city of Detroit is sayin "Hey, we may have a tough exterior but we've got heart!" 
... fingers crossed it stays up past Veterans Day tho 
anyway, can't wait to see it fly high again once the wind dies down 
. I guess the Smithsonians got a nice new flag out of the deal though... but still, what's the point? It's just gonna get damaged again, right? 
You know what struck me about this whole thing? How fragile our symbols of pride can be... I mean, that giant flag just got taken down by some windy day 
. The real spirit of Detroit shines through in its people, not just some physical symbol. So let's take a deep breath, remember that everything can be taken away, and still, we can find our way to shine even brighter 
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! I mean, 20mph winds are crazy strong in Detroit but still, I expect it to last longer 
. I was literally looking forward to seeing it again on Thursday and I guess we'll have to wait a bit longer 
. On the bright side tho, I'm loving how patriotic this whole thing is 
. Can't wait to see that massive flag flying high above Woodward Avenue again 
! i was actually kinda looking forward to seeing that giant flag up for weeks, not just 24 hours 
. it's like detroit is trying to outdo itself in terms of patriotism and coolness 
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... I mean, not literally! The thing is, it's like, really symbolic of Detroit's identity and stuff. I get why they wanted to put it up in the first place - it's a nod to their rich history and all. But what if someone takes a pic with it and shares it online? 
It'd be a sick way to spread some patriotic vibes, you know? Anyway, fingers crossed that it gets reinstalled soon and doesn't get blown away again 
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hope they can get it back up by vets day or something 
