Knight v. Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York

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Date	January 22, 1968
Location	United States
Context	Adelphi University • Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America • flag of the United States of America • West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette • Keyishian v. Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York

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