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The Union flew the white flag of surrender at Fort Sumter. Now it's up for auction in Greenville.
A Charleston, South Carolina surrender flag, Confederate documents, and Union soldier items among historic Civil War ...
Why are flags flying at half-staff in South Carolina?
S.C. flags will be flown at half-staff from April 21 until sunset on the day of Pope Francis' interment. McMaster ordered ...
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South Carolina will raise flags from half-staff on Trump's Inauguration Day: What to know
South Carolina has joined several states that have confirmed flags will be raised on Inauguration Day, despite the mourning period following former President Jimmy Carter's death. After the death ...
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The Grand Union Flag, Free At Last, and Lighting Up Broadway…
On December 3, 1775, the flag of the 13 original Colonies is raised for the first time. Navy lieutenant John Paul Jones hoists the Continental Colors, also called the Grand Union Flag, aboard the ...
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Why are flags flying at half-staff in South Carolina?
South Carolina flags will be flying at half-staff beginning Monday, April 21. Here's what to know about Gov. Henry McMaster's half-staff flag order. Why are flags at half-staff in South Carolina?