The politics behind the Confederate flag controversy in South Carolina

The Washington Post 2015-06-19

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South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley (R) announced she supports removing the Confederate flag from the state capitol grounds. Here's what you need to know about the history of the flag in the state and what needs to happen to have it removed.
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