Mississippi votes to keep Confederate symbol on flag
The banner that led Confederate troops in the Civil War will remain on Mississippi's flag.
Voters have rejected warnings that the symbol is racist and an obstacle to economic development.
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SUBSCRIBEThe banner that led Confederate troops in the Civil War will remain on Mississippi's flag.
Voters have rejected warnings that the symbol is racist and an obstacle to economic development.
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