WASHINGTON - All Confederate flags, bumper stickers and similar items must be removed from Marine Corps bases, according to a new directive from the commandant. Berger’s memo provides no details on the Confederate order, but simply directs “the removal of all Confederate-related paraphernalia from Marine Corps installations.” But the plan would cover flags, signs and other Confederate symbols. Eric Flanagan, a Marine Corps spokesman, said the order was not generated by any one incident, and instead stemmed from a broader concern about the issue. The decision comes as more states and local governments — including Virginia — move to sanction the removal of Confederate monuments in public places. There is no specific date set for the removal of the items, but it’s expected to take effect in coming weeks.

Source: thestar February 28, 2020 18:55 UTC