Gadsden flag - Wikipedia
The Gadsden flag is a historical American flag with a yellow field depicting a timber rattlesnake [1] [2] coiled and ready to strike. Beneath the rattlesnake are the words Dont Tread on Me. [a] Some modern versions of the flag include an apostrophe.
Gadsden flag | Don’t Tread on Me, Meaning, History, & Origin ...
Gadsden flag, historical flag used by Commodore Esek Hopkins, the United States’ first naval commander in chief, as his personal ensign during the American Revolution (1775–83). The flag features a coiled rattlesnake above the words “Don’t Tread on Me” on a yellow background.
What Does the Gadsden Flag Symbolize in Modern America?
2023年8月31日 · The meaning behind the Gadsden flag, first conceived to symbolize resistance to tyranny during America’s war for independence, is being debated after a seventh-grader in Colorado was reprimanded by school officials for displaying a patch of the flag on his backpack.
The Shifting Symbolism of the Gadsden Flag - The New Yorker
2016年10月2日 · Observers of the Gadsden flag’s resurgence—both pro and con—frequently end up comparing it to the Confederate battle flag.
Black Gadsden Flag - Main Website
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The True History Behind the Gadsden Flag – Patriot Wood
Complainant stated that he found the cap to be racially offensive to African Americans because the flag was designed by Christopher Gadsden, a “slave trader & owner of slaves.” Complainant backed-up his claim stating that the Gadsden Flag is a “historical indicator of white resentment against blacks stemming largely from the Tea Party.”
Gadsden Flag History: The Meaning Behind "Don't Tread On Me"
Christopher Cantwell and other libertarians have added the rattlesnake and “Don’t Tread On Me” legend to the distinctive black-and-yellow anarcho-capitalist flag. Over 250 years after its creation, the Gadsden Flag resonates because of its stark imagery and simple message.