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Politics & Government

July 10, 2015 12:13 PM

Photos, Gallery 1: Confederate flag removed from South Carolina State House grounds

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People mingle on the Statehouse grounds on the last day the Confederate flag will fly on Statehouse grounds.
People mingle on the Statehouse grounds on the last day the Confederate flag will fly on Statehouse grounds. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
An honor guard from the State Law Enforcement Division prepare to remove the Confederate flag from the Statehouse grounds for the last time.
An honor guard from the State Law Enforcement Division prepare to remove the Confederate flag from the Statehouse grounds for the last time. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
An honor guard from the State Law Enforcement Division prepare to remove the Confederate flag from the Statehouse grounds for the last time.
An honor guard from the State Law Enforcement Division prepare to remove the Confederate flag from the Statehouse grounds for the last time. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
State troopers stand around the perimeter of the Statehouse before the Confederate flag comes down for the last time.
State troopers stand around the perimeter of the Statehouse before the Confederate flag comes down for the last time. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
State troopers stand around the perimeter of the Statehouse before the Confederate flag comes down for the last time.
State troopers stand around the perimeter of the Statehouse before the Confederate flag comes down for the last time. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
State troopers stand around the perimeter of the Statehouse before the Confederate flag comes down for the last time.
State troopers stand around the perimeter of the Statehouse before the Confederate flag comes down for the last time. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
Before the Confederate flag was lowered from the pole on the statehouse grounds for the final time, people make photographs.
Before the Confederate flag was lowered from the pole on the statehouse grounds for the final time, people make photographs. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
The Confederate flag flies shortly before it was lowered for the last time on the Statehouse grounds.
The Confederate flag flies shortly before it was lowered for the last time on the Statehouse grounds. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
The Confederate flag begins to come down from the pole on the Statehouse grounds.
The Confederate flag begins to come down from the pole on the Statehouse grounds. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
An honor guard from the State Law Enforcement Division prepare to remove the Confederate flag from the Statehouse grounds for the last time.
An honor guard from the State Law Enforcement Division prepare to remove the Confederate flag from the Statehouse grounds for the last time. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
An honor guard from the State Law Enforcement Division prepare to remove the Confederate flag from the Statehouse grounds for the last time.
An honor guard from the State Law Enforcement Division prepare to remove the Confederate flag from the Statehouse grounds for the last time. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
An honor guard from the State Law Enforcement Division prepare to remove the Confederate flag from the Statehouse grounds for the last time.
An honor guard from the State Law Enforcement Division prepare to remove the Confederate flag from the Statehouse grounds for the last time. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
Workers remove the flagpole and fencing around where the Confederate flag flew on Statehouse grounds for 15 years. The flag was removed and placed in the Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum.
Workers remove the flagpole and fencing around where the Confederate flag flew on Statehouse grounds for 15 years. The flag was removed and placed in the Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
Workers remove the flagpole and fencing around where the Confederate flag flew on Statehouse grounds for 15 years. The flag was removed and placed in the Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum.
Workers remove the flagpole and fencing around where the Confederate flag flew on Statehouse grounds for 15 years. The flag was removed and placed in the Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
Workers remove the flagpole and fencing around where the Confederate flag flew on Statehouse grounds for 15 years. The flag was removed and placed in the Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum.
Workers remove the flagpole and fencing around where the Confederate flag flew on Statehouse grounds for 15 years. The flag was removed and placed in the Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
Workers remove the flagpole and fencing around where the Confederate flag flew on Statehouse grounds for 15 years. The flag was removed and placed in the Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum.
Workers remove the flagpole and fencing around where the Confederate flag flew on Statehouse grounds for 15 years. The flag was removed and placed in the Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
Workers remove the flagpole and fencing around where the Confederate flag flew on Statehouse grounds for 15 years. The flag was removed and placed in the Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum.
Workers remove the flagpole and fencing around where the Confederate flag flew on Statehouse grounds for 15 years. The flag was removed and placed in the Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
Bernard Jackson makes a painting of a Union Soldier with a Confederate flag near the South Carolina Statehouse on the last day for the Confederate flag to fly, to make a statement that people just need to come together.
Bernard Jackson makes a painting of a Union Soldier with a Confederate flag near the South Carolina Statehouse on the last day for the Confederate flag to fly, to make a statement that people just need to come together. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
Bernard Jackson makes a painting of a Union Soldier with a Confederate flag near the South Carolina Statehouse on the last day for the Confederate flag to fly, to make a statement that people just need to come together.
Bernard Jackson makes a painting of a Union Soldier with a Confederate flag near the South Carolina Statehouse on the last day for the Confederate flag to fly, to make a statement that people just need to come together. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
People mingle on the Statehouse grounds on the last day the Confederate flag will fly on Statehouse grounds.
People mingle on the Statehouse grounds on the last day the Confederate flag will fly on Statehouse grounds. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
Cindy Lamplex of Cayce came to the Statehouse with other reenacts to have a memorial service for the Confederate flag.
Cindy Lamplex of Cayce came to the Statehouse with other reenacts to have a memorial service for the Confederate flag. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
People mingle on the Statehouse grounds on the last day the Confederate flag will fly on Statehouse grounds.
People mingle on the Statehouse grounds on the last day the Confederate flag will fly on Statehouse grounds. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
Ann Edgerton and her brother, Frank Edgerton sit in the crowd, waiting patiently for the Confederate flag to be lowered for the last time.
Ann Edgerton and her brother, Frank Edgerton sit in the crowd, waiting patiently for the Confederate flag to be lowered for the last time. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
People pack into the Statehouse grounds to witness the Confederate flag come down for the last time.
People pack into the Statehouse grounds to witness the Confederate flag come down for the last time. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
People pack into the Statehouse grounds to witness the Confederate flag come down for the last time.
People pack into the Statehouse grounds to witness the Confederate flag come down for the last time. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
People pack into the Statehouse grounds to witness the Confederate flag come down for the last time.
People pack into the Statehouse grounds to witness the Confederate flag come down for the last time. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
Gov. Nikki Haley waves at Shauna Gillie from Irmo and her five children ages 2 thru 18. They were waiting at the west entrance of the State House hoping that she would come out so her children could thank her of taking down the flag.
Gov. Nikki Haley waves at Shauna Gillie from Irmo and her five children ages 2 thru 18. They were waiting at the west entrance of the State House hoping that she would come out so her children could thank her of taking down the flag. Jeff Wilkinson jwilkinson@thestate.com
People pack into the Statehouse grounds to witness the Confederate flag come down for the last time.
People pack into the Statehouse grounds to witness the Confederate flag come down for the last time. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
People mingle on the Statehouse grounds on the last day the Confederate flag will fly on Statehouse grounds.
People mingle on the Statehouse grounds on the last day the Confederate flag will fly on Statehouse grounds. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
Ann Egerton of Columbia patiently waits, with her camera ready, to record the historical moment of the Confederate flag being lowered for the last time on the Statehouse grounds. Edgerton, whose relatives fought on both sides of the war, said, "It's the wrong place for the flag."
Ann Egerton of Columbia patiently waits, with her camera ready, to record the historical moment of the Confederate flag being lowered for the last time on the Statehouse grounds. Edgerton, whose relatives fought on both sides of the war, said, "It's the wrong place for the flag." Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
Ann Egerton of Columbia patiently waits, with her camera ready, to record the historical moment of the Confederate flag being lowered for the last time on the Statehouse grounds. Edgerton, whose relatives fought on both sides of the war, said, "It's the wrong place for the flag."
Ann Egerton of Columbia patiently waits, with her camera ready, to record the historical moment of the Confederate flag being lowered for the last time on the Statehouse grounds. Edgerton, whose relatives fought on both sides of the war, said, "It's the wrong place for the flag." Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
Don Calef makes a photograph of the Confederate flag coming down for the last time on Statehouse grounds.
Don Calef makes a photograph of the Confederate flag coming down for the last time on Statehouse grounds. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
Ronit Elk says a prayer after the Confederate flag was lowered on the Statehouse grounds. "Its the first step in the healing. So much needs to be done," She said.
Ronit Elk says a prayer after the Confederate flag was lowered on the Statehouse grounds. "Its the first step in the healing. So much needs to be done," She said. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
Ronit Elk says a prayer after the Confederate flag was lowered on the Statehouse grounds. "Its the first step in the healing. So much needs to be done," She said.
Ronit Elk says a prayer after the Confederate flag was lowered on the Statehouse grounds. "Its the first step in the healing. So much needs to be done," She said. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
Loretta Hammond talks with Rep. Lonnie Hosey after the Confederate flag was lowered on the Statehouse grounds for the last time.
Loretta Hammond talks with Rep. Lonnie Hosey after the Confederate flag was lowered on the Statehouse grounds for the last time. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
Supporters greet Rep. Todd Rutherford after the Confederate flag was lowered on the Statehouse grounds for the last time.
Supporters greet Rep. Todd Rutherford after the Confederate flag was lowered on the Statehouse grounds for the last time. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
Supporters greet Rep. Lonnie Hosey after the Confederate flag was lowered on the Statehouse grounds for the last time.
Supporters greet Rep. Lonnie Hosey after the Confederate flag was lowered on the Statehouse grounds for the last time. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
People watch and make photographs as the Confederate flag comes down for the last time on the Statehouse grounds.
People watch and make photographs as the Confederate flag comes down for the last time on the Statehouse grounds. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
Charleston Mayor Joe Riley hugs a woman while walking across the steps of the Statehouse on the last day the Confederate flag will fly on Statehouse grounds.
Charleston Mayor Joe Riley hugs a woman while walking across the steps of the Statehouse on the last day the Confederate flag will fly on Statehouse grounds. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
Families of the people who lost their lives in the shooting in Charleston make a photograph while waiting for the Confederate flag to be lowered for the last time on the Statehouse grounds.
Families of the people who lost their lives in the shooting in Charleston make a photograph while waiting for the Confederate flag to be lowered for the last time on the Statehouse grounds. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
Governor Nikki Haley waits with others for the Confederate flag to be lowered for the last time on the Statehouse grounds.
Governor Nikki Haley waits with others for the Confederate flag to be lowered for the last time on the Statehouse grounds. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
People, including Jesse Jackson wait for the Confederate flag to be lowered for the last time on Statehouse grounds.
People, including Jesse Jackson wait for the Confederate flag to be lowered for the last time on Statehouse grounds. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
A woman reacts to the Confederate flag being lowered from the pole at the Statehouse grounds for the last time.
A woman reacts to the Confederate flag being lowered from the pole at the Statehouse grounds for the last time. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
A woman reacts to the Confederate flag being lowered from the pole at the Statehouse grounds for the last time.
A woman reacts to the Confederate flag being lowered from the pole at the Statehouse grounds for the last time. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
A woman reacts to the Confederate flag being lowered from the pole at the Statehouse grounds for the last time.
A woman reacts to the Confederate flag being lowered from the pole at the Statehouse grounds for the last time. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
A woman reacts to the Confederate flag being lowered from the pole at the Statehouse grounds for the last time.
A woman reacts to the Confederate flag being lowered from the pole at the Statehouse grounds for the last time. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
A woman reacts to the Confederate flag being lowered from the pole at the Statehouse grounds for the last time.
A woman reacts to the Confederate flag being lowered from the pole at the Statehouse grounds for the last time. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
A woman reacts to the Confederate flag being lowered from the pole at the Statehouse grounds for the last time.
A woman reacts to the Confederate flag being lowered from the pole at the Statehouse grounds for the last time. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
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