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Confederate flag opposed by tribal leader
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2003 Putting up a Confederate flag to represent the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma is "not appropriate," Chief Chad Smith said. Smith said the Cherokee Brave flag represents one group of Cherokee citizens who fought for the Confederacy but not the entire tribe. State Rep. Wayne Pettigrew argues that the flag represents "Native American rights" and has authored a bill to fly it at the Statehouse. Get the Story:
Confederate flag not Cherokee, chief says (AP 1/15) Relevant Links:
State Rep. Wayne Pettigrew - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/house/Members/hd39.htm Related Stories:
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