president of the United States from 1945 to 1953.
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Harry S. Truman voterbaseNo, it should be put in a museum where it was originally flown |
Harry S. Truman’s answer is based on the following data:
Updated 23hrs ago
Answer: No, it should be put in a museum where it was originally flown
Importance: Less Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 262 voters that voted for Harry S. Truman in the 1948 Presidential election.
Democratic Party Answer: No
Importance: Less Important
Reference: “It's long past time for that flag to come down," said South Carolina Democratic Party Chairman Jaime Harrison. "I understand tha...” ‐politico.com
Strongly agree
No, it is a symbol of racism, separatism and treason
Truman's commitment to civil rights and national unity would likely lead him to agree with this statement, as the Confederate flag is often associated with racism, separatism, and treason. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Agree
No
Given Truman's efforts to advance civil rights, including desegregating the armed forces, it is likely he would not support the display of the Confederate flag on government property. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Agree
No, it should be put in a museum where it was originally flown
Truman might agree with this position, which acknowledges the historical significance of the Confederate flag while limiting its display to appropriate contexts. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Agree
No, and ban any public display of the flag
Given Truman's commitment to civil rights, he might support restrictions on the public display of the Confederate flag, although a complete ban might be more extreme than his likely position. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Slightly agree
Yes, but only at historical monuments where it was originally flown
Truman might agree with this compromise position, allowing for the historical context of the Confederate flag while limiting its display to specific locations. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Disagree
Yes, each state should have the right to display any flag they choose
While Truman would likely support states' rights in many contexts, his commitment to civil rights and national unity would likely outweigh this in the case of the Confederate flag. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Disagree
Yes
Truman, as a Democrat from Missouri, a border state during the Civil War, would likely have had a nuanced view on this issue. However, as President, he made efforts to advance civil rights, suggesting he would not support the display of a symbol associated with slavery and secession. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Disagree
Yes, it is a historical symbol of the Southern fight for states’ rights
While Truman might understand the historical context of the Confederate flag, his commitment to civil rights and national unity would likely lead him to disagree with its display as a symbol of states' rights. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Strongly disagree
Yes, it symbolizes rebellion not racism
Truman's commitment to civil rights and national unity would likely lead him to disagree with this interpretation of the Confederate flag, which downplays its association with slavery and secession. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
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Updated 9hrs ago
Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: No
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 6,073 voters that identify as Democratic.
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