In Bolivia it is considered as a patriotic symbol.

So, for a land that cherishes patriotic symbols, these must be sad days.

The flag was a widely-known patriotic symbol for the North during the war.

An anonymous investor added, "I'm telling friends to buy stock as a patriotic symbol."

At the time, both men portrayed themselves as patriotic symbols of their countries.

New England, whose team colors include red, white and blue, was professional football's patriotic symbol and champion last season.

The company is somewhat of a patriotic symbol to some Bajans.

Lawns converted into so-called victory gardens became a patriotic symbol of helping the war effort at home.

Traditional designs include large floral prints, pastoral scenes and patriotic symbols.

Democrats, who have bitter memories of the way patriotic symbols were used against them in the 1988 Presidential campaign, are particularly wary.