The move has angered Mississippi's governor.
. “The Confederate symbol displayed on the Mississippi state flag is reprehensible and does not reflect our values of inclusivity and equality."
“The Confederate flag symbolizes an era of hate, violence, and division,” she said. “I thank Governor Murphy for his commitment to tolerance and equality and for the decision to remove this hateful symbol from Liberty State Park. Hate has no home in New Jersey.” “As I have repeatedly said, the voters of Mississippi should decide what the state flag is or is not," Bryant said.Officially adopted in 1894, Mississippi's flag is now the only one in the Union to feature the Confederate battle emblem. Georgia's flag wasIn a 2001 referendum, Mississippi voters chose overwhelmingly to retain the divisive symbol, which for many people, especially African-Americans, is seen as a pro-slavery emblem.
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