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Was Confederate symbol ever part of NC's flag? How it came to 'State Fair' booth

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July 2, 2026

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When images of North Carolina’s booth at the Great American State Fair first surfaced last week, a Confederate battle flag displayed on multiple monitors became the latest controversy to hit the Washington, D.C., exhibit — raising questions ...

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CNN

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· Jun 28, 2026

Confederate flag removed from booth at 'Great American State Fair'

An image of a Confederate flag was removed after appearing in the North Carolina pavilion of the "Great American State Fair." CNN's Gabe Cohen reports.

Really America

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· Jun 27, 2026

BREAKING: Trump's Fair Embraces Confederate Flag

Good morning, this is Really American.

The Daily Signal

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· Jun 26, 2026

Richmond Hosts an Early Birthday Party With ‘IllumiNATION’

Virginia was at the forefront of American history back in 1776, and it remains ahead of the curve as Independence Day approaches next week. This weekend, the Virginia Museum of History Culture is hosting a block party to honor the upcoming anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The celebration centers around “IllumiNATION,” a specially...

The Independent

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· Jul 4, 2026

White nationalist Patriot Front gang chants ‘reclaim America’ as members march through DC on Fourth of July

Members of the group were seen marching with Confederate flags as the capital celebrated America’s 250th anniversary

Drudge Retort

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· Jul 2, 2026

Mt. Olive Pickles Refuses to Stay at Trump Fair

Mt. Olive Pickles, a North Carolina institution founded in 1926, pulled out of the sparsely attended Washington, D.C. fair celebrating America's 250th birthday after a Confederate flag was displayed in their state's pavilion.

Legal Insurrection

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· Jun 29, 2026

Despite Political Snubs, America’s 250th Fair Finds Unity on the Ground

As a roster of blue states fail to send delegations decrying politization, actual attendees noted the Great American State Fair is politics free and lots of fun. The post Despite Political Snubs, America’s 250th Fair Finds Unity on the Ground first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

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Related coverage for "Was Confederate symbol ever part of NC's flag? How it came to 'State Fair' booth": CNN — Confederate flag removed from booth at 'Great American State Fair'. Really America — BREAKING: Trump's Fair Embraces Confederate Flag . The Daily Signal — Richmond Hosts an Early Birthday Party With ‘IllumiNATION’. The Independent — White nationalist Patriot Front gang chants ‘reclaim America’ as members march through DC on Fourth of July. Drudge Retort — Mt. Olive Pickles Refuses to Stay at Trump Fair. Legal Insurrection — Despite Political Snubs, America’s 250th Fair Finds Unity on the Ground