As the Civil War began ... commemorate the Confederate States of America.” When Bill ran for president, some of his political paraphernalia featured Confederate flags. So did some of Hillary ...

In 1861, when Republican leader Abraham Lincoln was on his way to becoming President of the United States of America, the ...

In 1948, Strom Thurmond's States' Rights Party adopted the Battle Flag of Northern ... of the Confederate army and to mourn those who died while fighting in the Civil War. But today, 150 years ...

This section displays objects that were used as flags during the Civil War. National Museum of American History Old Glory flag National Museum of American History United States National 34-Star Flag ...

Every year, the state of Florida observes the birth of Confederate General Robert E. Lee as an official state holiday.

On November 6, 1860 Abraham Lincoln was elected President of the United States -- an event ... 1865, the Civil War ended with the surrender of the Confederate army. 617,000 Americans had died ...

ATLANTA — CeeLo Green is the latest musician to turn the Confederate flag into a fashion statement. The singer and rapper ...

igsh=OHV3ZmE1Z2Izczg1 The Confederate flag has a long and violent history associated with racism and white supremacy and often stood as an indication of deep South support in the Civil War era.