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Downing of a Flag

Episode 2

Explore efforts to remove the Confederate flag from South Carolina State House grounds.

07/19/2021 | Expires 08/01/2025 | Rating TV-14

Downing of a Flag

Episode 2

Episode 2 | 54m 55sVideo has Closed Captions

Explore efforts to remove the Confederate flag from South Carolina State House grounds.

The horror of the Orangeburg Massacre and lack of attention it received provide context for when the Confederate Battle flag was first raised over the South Carolina State House. Efforts throughout history to remove the flag from the grounds are explored. Nine days after the Charleston church shooting, President Barack Obama delivers a memorable eulogy; two weeks later, the flag is removed.

07/19/2021 | Expires 08/01/2025 | Rating TV-14

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Downing of a Flag

Episode 2

Episode 2 | 54m 55sVideo has Closed Captions

The horror of the Orangeburg Massacre and lack of attention it received provide context for when the Confederate Battle flag was first raised over the South Carolina State House. Efforts throughout history to remove the flag from the grounds are explored. Nine days after the Charleston church shooting, President Barack Obama delivers a memorable eulogy; two weeks later, the flag is removed.

07/19/2021 | Expires 08/01/2025 | Rating TV-14

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