South Carolina - Late 20th & Early 21st Centuries

1945 - Present. Meet South Carolinians who made significant contributions during Cold War America (1945-1991) and The Civil Rights Movement (1947 - 1972). Learn how the political and economic landscape evolved in South Carolina too.

06-21-15: Conf. Flag Collection: Unity Rally on Arthur Ravenel, Jr. Bridge 3

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06-21-15: Conf. Flag Collection: Unity Rally on Arthur Ravenel, Jr. Bridge

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On Sunday evening, June 21, 2015, after a prayer service outside Mother Emmanuel A.M.E. Church, people gathered at each end of the famous Arthur Ravenel, Jr. Bridge. Walking together in unity...

07-08-2015: Conf. Flag Collection: Rep. Jenny Anderson Horne on the Removal of the Confederate Flag 7

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07-08-2015: Conf. Flag Collection: Rep. Jenny Anderson Horne on the Removal of the Confederate Flag

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On July 8, 2015, Rep. Jenny Anderson Horne of Dorchester, a member of the Charleston Delegation, made an impassioned plea against amending the bill. On second reading, the vote was later taken by the...

07-09-2015: Conf. Flag Collection: Gov. Haley Bill Signing Ceremony for S.897 8

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07-09-2015: Conf. Flag Collection: Gov. Haley Bill Signing Ceremony for S.897

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Coverage of the bill signing ceremony by S.C. Governor Nikki Haley that would remove the Confederate Flag from State House grounds on Friday, July 10, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. The signing of S.897 occurred...

07-10-2015: Conf. Flag Collection: Confederate Flag Lowering Ceremony 10

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07-10-2015: Conf. Flag Collection: Confederate Flag Lowering Ceremony

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Flag Lowering Ceremony - recorded live on July 10, 2015, as the Confederate Flag was removed from the grounds of the S.C. State House. The flag was taken to the Confederate Relic Room at the State...

07-10-2015: Citizens React to Confederate Flag Removal | Conf. Flag Collection
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06-18-2015: Palmetto Scene Special Report: Tragedy in Charleston | Conf. Flag Collection

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Palmetto Scene Special Report: The Charleston Tragedy - June 18, 2015 A tribute to those who died on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 as they held Bible Study in Charleston's Emanuel A.M.E. Church. This...

06-18-2015: Reactions to Tragedy at Emanuel A.M.E. Church | Conf. Flag Collection 2

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06-18-2015: Reactions to Tragedy at Emanuel A.M.E. Church | Conf. Flag Collection

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Citizens of Charleston and visitors to the Holy City reflect on the events from the night before, when nine were killed inside Emanuel A.M.E. Church while attending Bible Study. Interviews were...

06-23-2015: State House Rally | Conf. Flag Collection 4

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06-23-2015: State House Rally | Conf. Flag Collection

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Palmetto Scene covers a rally at the S.C. State House calling for the removal of the Confederate Flag from the State House grounds on June 23, 2015.

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06-25-2015: Senator Clementa Pinckney Profile | Conf. Flag Collection

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A profile of the late Senator Clementa Pinckney, one of nine killed during Bible Study in the Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Charleston on June 17, 2015. Senator Pinckney served in the S.C. General Assembly...

Mary Gordon Ellis, Part 1 | Idella Bodie's S.C. Women 1

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Mary Gordon Ellis, Part 1 | Idella Bodie's S.C. Women

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Part 1 of the story of Mary Gordon Ellis. Mary Gordon Ellis was the first female to be elected to the S.C. Legislature. The drama depicts her life as the school superintendent of Jasper County where...

Mary Gordon Ellis, Part 3 | Idella Bodie's S.C. Women 3

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Mary Gordon Ellis, Part 3 | Idella Bodie's S.C. Women

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Part 3 of the story of Mary Gordon Ellis. Mary Gordon Ellis was the first female to be elected to the S.C. Legislature. The drama depicts her life as the school superintendent of Jasper County where...

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