Mississippi is the latest stop for the Flag Sojourn 250, a project where one American flag tours across the globe in honor of the United States’ 250th anniversary.
The single American flag is scheduled to travel to each state, U.S. territory and overseas U.S. military cemeteries as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration. Monday the flag was raised over the Mississippi Governor’s Mansion by three members of the U.S. Air Force after remarks from Gov. Tate Reeves and First Lady Elee Reeves.
“The United States flag reminds us that our history, though marked by struggle, sacrifice and great challenges, has always been defined by perseverance,” said Reeves before the flag was raised on the overcast, brisk day in downtown Jackson…