Reported here:
"As a national debate rages over the symbolism of the Confederate flag, some critics of the Clintons have questioned why as governor of Arkansas Bill Clinton approved a state flag design that carried a reference to the Confederacy.
"In 1987, Mr. Clinton signed Act 116 reaffirming a state flag design that included a star symbolizing the state’s membership in the Confederacy. ...
"These days the star – which sits above the word “Arkansas” on the flag – doesn’t seem to stir up much bitterness."
And according to this story, Clinton routinely presided over the celebration of Confederate Flag Day in Arkansas:
'“The blue star above the word “ARKANSAS” is to commemorate the Confederate States of America,” Clinton’s law reads.
'The Clintons presided over the annual celebration of “Confederate Flag Day” while they occupied the governor’s mansion, which continues to this day.'
HuffPo here says Clinton never objected to Confederate Flag Day while he was governor:
'Arkansas observes a Confederate Flag Day, which is celebrated together with Arkansas Confederate History and Heritage Month and Confederate Memorial Day. Per state code, it is observed on the Saturday immediately preceding Easter Sunday. In annual gatherings outside the Arkansas Statehouse, participants can "attend and bring examples of the variety of flags used by Arkansas units and of the Confederate government and its army during the War," according to the Log Cabin Democrat, an Arkansas newspaper.
'Clinton did not publicly object to Confederate Flag Day during his time as governor. The holiday is still being observed . . ..'
