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It all started back in the dark days of March 1982, when the U.S. government placed a Border Patrol Roadblock at the Last Chance Saloon in Florida City. An extensive traffic jam immediately ensued as the Border Patrol stopped every car leaving or entering the Keys, supposedly searching for illegal drugs and aliens who might be hiding under the front seats, in glove compartments, and in trunks.

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Key West Mayor Dennis Wardlow and others went to Federal court in Miami to seek an injunction to stop the Roadblock. When their plea was denied, the Mayor told TV reporters that the following day the Florida Keys would secede from the Union. The next day, Wardlow stood in Mallory Square and led the Conch Republic Rebellion which lasted approximately one minute and was followed by a surrender to the US Navy Admiral in Key West.

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*The Sleeves and Flages are Sold Separately*The flag sleeve is made of marine grade outdoor mesh, sewn with UV protected outdoor thread. The flags are mostly outdoor nylon. The zippers are heavy duty marine grade. This product is built to last and can withstand wind and outdoor elements. Most of the flags measure 12x18 Inch unless specified.

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The media starting reporting on the Roadblock, and as the stories of the traffic jam poured out across the nation and the world, visitors started canceling reservations to come to the Keys.