An "Appeal to Heaven" flag is seen among a crowd of supporters of President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C. on January 6, 2021.
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The history behind the controversial ‘Appeal to Heaven’ flag
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has been criticized for a flag flown at his New Jersey vacation house that has ties to both the American Revolution and far-right ideologies. The “Appeal to Heaven” flag, as it is commonly called, also stands outside of House Speaker Mike Johnson’s office in the Capitol building and has been proudly displayed by other Republican lawmakers. It has also appeared among crowds at far-right rallies and at the January 6 Capitol insurrection.
