Old __ (American flag) (5)

I believe the answer is:

glory

(Other definitions for glory that I've seen before include "Resplendent brightness" , "celebrity" , "Splendour - fame" , "High renown or honour won" , "Magnificence" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday and the Newsday.com.

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