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  2. Flags of the Confederate States of America - Wikipedia

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    Since the end of the Civil War, private and official use of the Confederate flags, particularly the battle flag, has continued amid philosophical, political, cultural, and racial controversy in the United States. These include flags displayed in states; cities, towns and counties; schools, colleges and universities; private organizations and ...

  3. Modern display of the Confederate battle flag - Wikipedia

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    The flag was officially adopted in 1905, replacing the original post-Civil War state flag. Although the symbolism is reported as referencing only the State of Tennessee, its color scheme, symbolism, and design evoke the Confederacy's flags. The red field and blue charge with white fimbriation evoke the Confederate Battle Flag.

  4. List of Confederate monuments and memorials in Alabama

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    Confederate Officers' Quarters, 301, 303 (demolished), 305, and 307 King Street. Made necessary by the relocation of the armory. After the Civil War, Confederate Brigadier-General Birkett Davenport Fry lived at 301 King Street until 1880. The building is currently used as a law firm office, but there is a historical marker.

  5. 28th Virginia battle flag - Wikipedia

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    The 28th Virginia battle flag is a Confederate battle flag that belonged to the 28th Virginia Infantry Regiment.Captured by the 1st Minnesota Infantry Regiment at the Battle of Gettysburg, the flag was brought to Minnesota and exhibited at the state's capitol for several years before passing into the permanent collection of the Minnesota Historical Society after 1896 where it has remained since.

  6. Confederate flags spark mystery, then a 'three-ring circus ...

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    He said the flags also belie Harrison’s history and role in the Civil War. Young men from Harrison fought for the Union and, in 1863, the city was a crossing point for Confederate raiders under ...

  7. Category : Flags of the Confederate States of America

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    Media in category "Flags of the Confederate States of America" This category contains only the following file. B. File:Battle flag of the Confederate States of ...

  8. Confederate States of America - Wikipedia

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    The second Confederate Constitution was finally adopted on February 22, 1862, one year into the American Civil War, and did not specifically include a provision allowing states to secede; the Preamble spoke of each state "acting in its sovereign and independent character" but also of the formation of a "permanent federal government". During the ...

  9. Bonnie Blue flag - Wikipedia

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    The "Bonnie Blue flag" was a banner associated at various times with the Republic of Texas, the short-lived Republic of West Florida, and the Confederate States of America at the start of the American Civil War in 1861. It consists of a single, five-pointed white star on a blue field.