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How masks became political symbols in COVID-19 and 1918 flu pandemics - Business Insider - Business Insider 30-May-2020
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How masks became political symbols in COVID-19 and 1918 flu pandemics - Business Insider - Business Insider
Masks during the Spanish flu pandemic were symbols of American patriotism. For some during the coronavirus crisis, they mean something else.
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