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Renton residents raise concern after wrong Vietnamese flag displayed; mayor apologizes and city pledges not to repeat mistake
Summary
Multiple speakers from Renton's Vietnamese community said the city displayed the incorrect Vietnamese flag during Heritage Month events; the mayor apologized and community leaders called for recognition of the Republic of Vietnam flag at future events.
Several Renton residents spoke during audience comments to say a city display for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month included the current flag of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam rather than flags representing the South Vietnamese refugee community. Speakers described the error as hurtful to refugees and veterans and asked the city for a…
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