Mississippi State Flag (2001-2020) - Historical Design with Confederate Symbolism #1768390 (License: Personal Use)

This flag, adopted in 2001 after a statewide referendum, retained the Confederate battle emblem in the upper-left canton against a field of three horizontal stripes-blue, white, and red-symbolizing valor, purity, and hardiness. It replaced the 1894 design but remained contentious due to its association with slavery and segregation, leading to its retirement in 2020 following nationwide protests and legislative action.

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