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Mississippi established its independence through secession on January 9, 1861. When it separated itself, there was still no Confederate States of America. Similar to other states in the southern region, Mississippi stood on its own. After the separation, the people … Continue reading →

On January 9, 1861, Mississippi officially removed itself from the Union. At the time, the Confederate States of America was still inexistent. After such secession, Mississippi gained its independence. Later on, the residents of the state used a flag which … Continue reading →

America first added Mississippi into the Union as its 20th state in 1817. The first flag flown by the new state was referred to as the Bonnie Blue Flag which had a basic design. It had a blue background and … Continue reading →