Gov. Blasts Great American State Fair Over 'Confederate Flag' in NC's Booth
Summary
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein criticized a display at the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., that showed the North Carolina state flag altered with the Confederate battle emblem. The display was part of the fair's celebration of America's 250th anniversary but was seen as misrepresenting the state and prompting some sponsors to withdraw.Key Facts
- The Great American State Fair included a North Carolina booth displaying altered state flags with the Confederate battle emblem.
- Governor Josh Stein's office said the display does not represent North Carolina and asked for it to be removed.
- The official North Carolina flag has never included the Confederate battle flag in any version of its design.
- North Carolina joined the Confederacy during the American Civil War but its flag design did not incorporate the Confederate symbol.
- The controversy led to criticism from historians, political groups, and businesses involved in the exhibit.
- Mt. Olive Pickle Company withdrew its sponsorship of the exhibit after learning about the Confederate flag display.
- The Great American State Fair is part of America's 250th-anniversary celebrations.
- Fair organizers had not responded publicly to the controversy at the time of the report.
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