Symbol of slavery and inequality

Many people wrongly believe that the union fought to abolish slavery.However the union still allowed slavery in the border states during the War for southern independence.If the Union fought to free slaves then why didn't the Emancipation proclomation free any slaves? Why were slaves (in the NORTH and south not get freed until after the war between the states.Did you Know that THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES REPRESENTED A NATION THAT ALLOWED SLAVERY FOR ALMOST 200 YEARS? I believe that the Union flag represents Slavery and Tyranny.What do you think?

Look to the Colours!

Flags were easily visible in the heat of battle through the clouds of smoke.A units Colours were a prised possesion and many men died protecting their standards.Being a colour bearer was an honor, even though the risk was great, many dreamt of leading their unit forward carrying their Nation's flag.Which flag would you have fought under and why?(the Stars and Bars or Stars and Stripes-both pictured)