During the 1908 London Olympiad, Ralph Rose a shot putter who immigrated to America from Ireland and proudly carried the American flag in the opening ceremony refused to "dip" the flag as it passed by the reviewing stand where IOC officials and King Edward V of England were seated proclaiming that "This flag dips before no earthly king"! This act has withstood the test of time and tradition dictates that the American Olympic team never dips it's flag as a sign of respect during opening ceremonies.

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This statement is true. Ralph Rose's refusal to "dip" the flag has become a tradition for the American Olympic team during opening ceremonies.

During the 1908 London Olympiad, Ralph Rose a Shot Putter