Why 30,000 purple and American flags are planted in front of the US Capitol

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If you visit the National Mall of Washington D.C. this week, you will see 30,000 small flags placed on the lawn in front of the United States Capitol. There is a combination of American flags and abodes to represent the millions of people suffering from migraines and other headache disorders. Each flag represents 1500 people, according to Julienne Verdi, of the Alliance for the Defense of Headache Disorders (AHDA). The installation is called “Ce…