The Confederate Flag to them is supposedly a way to honor ancestors who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. “That is not hate, nor is it racism”. But unfortunately, the history of the Civil War has always been about white supremacy. Though it is argued that the Confederate Flag is innocently representative of heritage, its creation and legacy are entwined in racial discrimination that flag supporters fail to acknowledge. The reason the Confederate Flag is a racist symbol has a lot to
The Confederate Flag The Confederate flag has brought an uproaring debate to the people of the United States on whether or not the flag should be displayed. The flag was created to represent the confederate states in the south who supported slavery during the Civil War. It is engendering controversy among people across the country and causing them to generate their own meaning of the flag. Everybody has a different view and opinion about the Confederate flag. Some people are offended by the
“If you want a Rebel Flag, Nothing Beats the Original” (If You Want 1). The anonymous quote would spark a picture of the Confederate flag; however the image is a flag that has seven red stripes, six white stripes, and a blue corner with 13 white stars in a circle. The flag is the original American Flag, the flag that led the fighting rebellious colonists, to victory against the world’s greatest army, and the flag that stands for the freedoms valued by every United States Citizen today. The original
ailed by the epidemic of war. However, similar to limbs growing too fast and creating a weak support for the body, this foundation of healthcare for Civil War soldiers was often far from desired, due to its fast and grueling pace. This following research paper will discuss aspects of medicine and surgery, found throughout the Civil War. After the bombardment