Nov 5, 2023 · In a nutshell, the Confederate Flag is viewed today as a symbol of slavery, racism and of white supremacy, although in the past it was predominantly a symbol of Southern heritage.

Jan 9, 2018 · What we today call “the Confederate flag” (the star-studded blue diagonal cross on a field of red) was born as the battle flag of what became Gen. Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia.

Since the end of the Civil War, private and official use of the Confederate flags, particularly the battle flag, has continued amid philosophical, political, cultural, and racial controversy in the United States.

Oct 11, 2025 · Flag of the Confederate States of America, banner consisting of seven white stars on a blue canton with a field of alternating red and white stripes. The stars represent the seven seceded …

Though never officially adopted by the Confederate government, the Bonnie Blue Flag captured the imagination of the Southern public. It featured a single white star on a blue field and drew its …

Jan 13, 2020 · The Confederate flag was designed to represent a divided nation. It was flown during the Civil War when 11 states — Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North …

Jul 2, 2025 · For some Southerners, the Confederate flag evokes a sense of regional identity and cultural heritage. This perspective often frames the flag as a symbol of Southern history, traditions, …

Dec 4, 2025 · The Confederate battle flag traces to Civil War military use but was never the Confederacy’s sole national banner; historians say it became a potent symbol because the …

Jan 12, 2021 · But how did the battle flag, also known as the “Southern Cross,” come to represent the Confederacy in the first place? It’s a story of rebellion, racism, and disagreement over the true history...

Jun 12, 2025 · Ultimately, the meaning of the Confederate flag is a matter of ongoing debate and interpretation. This article provides in-depth insight into this controversial symbol, but further …