Leepson: This is about the flag and its movement ... mentions slaves and their role in the battle – on both the American and British side. Leepson: You have to read the first three lines ...

A collection of historic flags, some with provocative associations, was removed from the plaza outside City Hall for Mayor ...

Like many flags and historical symbols ... one of several clashes between American colonists and British royal powers that led to the American Revolution. The pine tree retained this meaning ...