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The state of Mississippi officially renounces the flag with the confederate symbol / Article / LSM.lv

The Mississippi state authorities in the United States have made a formal decision to abandon the flag with the Confederate slave symbol. A special ceremony was set on Wednesday at the state parliament building.

The debate over the change of state flag lasted for several years, but the final decision was made after widespread protests around the world caused by police violence against African American George Floide, who killed him.

On Sunday, the changes were approved by state legislators, but on Wednesday, the document was signed by Governor Teits Rivers, who represents Republicans.

The law also provides for the establishment of a commission that will design a new flag. It will not have a confederate emblem – a sloping cross with 13 white stars, but will include the phrase “In God We Trust” – “We believe in God”. Meanwhile, historians report that the previous flag was a symbol of the state for 126 years. The flag, located at the Jackson (State Administrative Center) Capitol, will be delivered to a local museum and will be a testament to history.

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