Don’t Tread On Me: The Origins of the Gadsden Flag
The Gadsden Flag, featuring a rattlesnake with the 'Don't Tread On Me' slogan, originated from the symbol's use by Benjamin Franklin and its representation of the American colonies' spirit during the Revolutionary War. Contributor Ashley Hlebinsky discusses its surprising…
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- gadsden flag
- don't tread on me
- join, or die cartoon
- colonial america
- revolutionary war
- american symbolism
- rattlesnake symbolism