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  • Reactions to flag bill mixed

    01/09/2003 7:51:29 PM PST · by stainlessbanner · 27 replies · 557+ views
    Edmond Sun ^ | 9 January 2003 | Lisa Shearer
    Rep. Wayne Pettigrew wants the public to know that he’s after historical accuracy, not bringing up specters of a painful part of American history in his effort to have the Cherokee Brave Confederate flag flown at the state Capitol plaza.However, one African-American lawmaker and a spokesman for the Cherokee Nation both question Pettigrew’s motives and historical accuracy. Meanwhile, an Edmond Civil War historian is supportive of the representative’s effort.Pettigrew, R-Edmond, introduced House Bill 1007 on Monday, in which he seeks to remedy inaccuracies in the 14 flags that are supposed to be flown at the state Capitol in the plaza....