A Brief History Of The Confederate Flag

    From 1861 to Charleston, South Carolina, today.

    Following the tragic death of nine people in Charleston's Emanuel AME Church allegedly at the hands of white supremacist Dylann Roof, many are calling for the removal of the Confederate flag from South Carolina state Capitol grounds. Here's what you need to know about how the flag has been used as a symbol over time.

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