Mississippi Votes Out Old Confederate-Themed State Flag, Gets New Design

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Mississippi lawmakers vowed to replace their Confederate-themed state flag in late June. From there, more than 2,000 design ideas were submitted by Mississippians. The rules? The flag could not have Confederate imagery on it, and the words, “In God We Trust” should be featured. Voters approved a beautiful new flag.

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