North Carolina Governor, advocacy groups condem Confederate Flag being featured in exhibit at Great American State Fair
'Stop dishonoring the flag of North Carolina,' a statement from Gov. Josh Stein's office read in response to the flag being displayed on a video board near remnants of a car honoring NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt. The image was later removed.
The Great American State Fair in Washington D.C. was supposed to be a celebration of all 50 states and to mark the beginning of America 250 celebrations in D.C. ahead of July 4. While some states, such as Oregon and Pennsylvania, are opting not to participate in the fair, leadership from North Carolina denounced the use of a Confederate flag in its exhibit.
On Friday, a video board displayed the Stars and Bars flag as part of a North Carolina showcase, according to Spectrum News and various attendees. The state opted not to sponsor a booth for the fair, but several companies stepped in. The video featured an image of the North Carolina flag with the Confederate flag superimposed on it. Officials later removed the videos.
In its state's history, North Carolina never incorporated the Confederate flag into its state flag. Southern states that incorporated variations of the Confederate flag into their current flag include Alabama, Arkansas, Florida and Georgia. Mississippi previously incorporated a variation of the Confederate flag into its state flag, but a new state flag was adopted in 2021 that focused on the magnolia flower, with homages to it being the 20th state and more.
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