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Supreme Court upholds cross on public land in Maryland
Ruling means long-standing monument can remain
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In this Feb. 13 file photo, visitors walk around the 40-foot Maryland Peace Cross dedicated to World War I soldiers in Bladensburg, Md. - photo by Associated Press
WASHINGTON — A 40-foot-tall, World War I memorial cross can continue to stand on public land in Maryland, the Supreme Court ruled Thursday in an important decision about the use of religious symbols in American life.
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