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President Reconsiders Rebel Flag Question in Nationwide Debate
A late 19th century dispatch reports President Cleveland reevaluating the handling of Confederate battle flags captured during the Civil War. He ordered a pause on further transfers, citing strong public sentiment and urging careful preservation while considering returns to loyal states and those that had formerly rebel states. The controversy spurred public speeches, newspapers, and political gatherings as governors and veterans debated the fate of the banners.
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