President Donald Trump has his eyes set on "two beautiful poles" to display the American flag on the White House grounds.

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Business Insider spoke with Tim Marshall, author of "Worth Dying For: The Power and Politics of Flags" about why the white flag is used as a symbol of surrender worldwide. He said: "It's instantly ...