Gadsden Flag TRUE MEANING AND HISTORY
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I put this information together to inform people of the true meaning behind the Gadsden flag. Given current events in media and the lefts agenda to equate the flag as a symbol of terrorism and racism I thought now would be a relevant time to make and post a video explaining its history as an American Flag.
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I think the reason why the government hates the Gadsden flag is because it does not stand for the government, it stands for the defence of our individual rights. That is truly why I love this flag.
@Hunter Angstadt - True...but, the Gadsden flag stands for 'old' government (Benjamin Franklin and the Founding Fathers) when people had to fight tooth-and-nail (people had to 'earn' what they acquired - fight for it - in a time when elected officials were trusted friends of those who put them in office). It also stands for 'unity' as in the original colonies coming together and staying together (United we stand...); Touch me, I'll touch you back ('new' government HATES those who fight back - they prefer Sheep); it stands for "No Taxation Without Representation" (American citizens nowadays have become so used to rising taxes that we think it's a way of life!?!?); it also represents an opposition to 'false arrest' ('new' government justifies this by calling it 'resisting arrest'); it's also tied in with "The Right to Bear Arms;" "The Right to Free Speech;" and, worst of all for 'new' government..."The Right of Revolution;" etc. Everything our 'new' government wishes to rid and ban US citizens of...and, to NEVER teach in schools!?!? WHY? Somewhat sounds like Communism/Nazism to me!?!?
Government hates when they see citizens uniting; thinking for themselves; defending themselves, their families, and, their proprty; objecting to their silly bans and regulations; and, especially, to The Constitution reading that 'We The People' have the right to, and, can and should, overthrow a corrupt elected government ("The Right of Revolution"). To repress these Constitutional Rights, and, not teach them in public schools, is, in itself, an opposition to the ideals of the US Constitution; an act of totalitarian and/or communist rule...and, un-American...anti-American The "Don't Tread On Me" flag opposes all of this!
Government 'now' has very-little if anything in common with the government that fought, freed, and, gave America its independence. For the most part, our resent leaders have been hedonistic, self-serving parasites who steal from US coffers; lie to and repress their people; and, virtually...get away with it through some sort of plea bargain or pardon!?!? Why? The "Don't Tread On Me" flag opposes this, too!
"NEW" Government also HATES the "Don't Tread On Me" flag because it's morally, ethically, and, logically, against them. The only time government wants its people tough and aggressive is when they can use that energy against an enemy 'they' dislike - in the form of war; embargoes; etc. Other than that, government wants to 'control' sheep! They're sheepherders with benefits - bail-outs; pardons; plea bargains; huge financial payoffs; golden umbrellas; etc.
This flag is against them, all of them...and, this flag hates them!
Hunter Angstadt no its because right wings like it most opinions aren't based on fact or reason but because the other side has a different opinion
damn straight XD.
I❤IT..👍👍
nah... ur just racist
I am a African-American and I fly this flag proudly.... so don't tread on me
Mexican american here... i do too!!! Even after mandatory traning telling me it was ****ist
Sell outs lmaoo, okay coconut ^
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Love it, this is my flag
Thank you my brother.
When I work for the post office my supervisor tried to make me take the don’t tread on me sticker off my mail car. I said no , he said it was a offensive political statement. I told him it was not coming off my car and he needed to know his history. That it was a symbol of our founder fathers and the struggle they went through for our freedom. He turned around and walked off . Sticker stayed on my car . DON’T TREAD ON ME .
He was proving what it's all about.
When I WORKED...
@@gradyhernandez4699 u treading
Well those supervisors help rig elections so not surprising.
Respect
English man reporting in. Proudly have a Gadsden on my wall. It is a great flag, both beautiful and glorious. It stands for all decent men and woman who value liberty and despise tyranny.
Heath Reynolds who shit in your corn flakes man?
@@thepokeplug7448 hahaha
You're absolutely right, and this is an awesome thing to hear! Respect to you and greetings from America.
@@keithreynolos1045 You're a class act bub 🤢🤮
And I thank you, and your countrymen for being our greatest and staunchest ally. I say this as a former US Marine who’s had the privilege of training with and serving alongside British soldiers in combat.
I thought it was a white supremist flag. but after doing research I feel in love with the flag. I'm a black man and I'm proud to wave this flag high.
You should be, there are no atheists in fox holes.
FrequencyOfThought cool
who the fuck told you it was a racist white supremicist flag!?!
well atleast you know what it means now and thank god you love it as all men, women and children of any nation from any culture during time period should.
It Is the ultimate good guys flag.
Liam Dye very true, religion wasn’t harped on when I was in the military; some people had religion, some did not just like in the civilian world. Much more importance was placed on doing the right thing because you have integrity as a person, compassion for human life, and loyalty to your country and fellow countrymen. Being a good person because you truly are a good person is looked at more favorably than being a good person because of a deity or fear of punishment from the deity. Patriotism is not at all synonymous with faith. Atheists will defend you with arms when prayer doesn’t come through.
You are one of the few people to actually be skeptical about shit when people tell you. You my friend are a true American!
Coming from a conservative who hates illegal immigration and gun laws.
Having served in the US Navy, I have nearly as much respect for this flag as I do the American flag. Thank you for sharing the value and meaning of this truly American symbol of liberty, strength and unity. May we all pass it along to others!
Thank you for your service. I have more respect for this flag than the American flag because it better represents what America is supposed to mean. Far fewer rights have been taken under this flag than the American flag.
This flag is for ALL who love liberty, and hate oppression.
Jelsick exactly 🙏
Thats why i fly one all the way over here in europe
Jelsick Thank you, Chris Gadsden: You And others ARE the embodiment of The free spirit of America!
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@@rustyspoonss Fuck yeah European brother, don't tread on us!
Its why i have it tattoed over my chest and fly the flag. I was born in the middle east.
As a black man in this country where I come from we where never thought anything about this flag an now that I know this flag represents the fight 4 our civil liberties I will now teach others the true meaning.
Thank you
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This is one example of how the communist are trying to redefine everything. The end game is to redefine PROPERTY RIGHTS. They told us, in the future YOU will own nothing. “They” will own EVERYTHING.
Of the time. Not woke, leftist, ideology and cancel culture! The spirit of the thing and it’s meaning should NEVER be USURPED by those that promote such!
Good for you my Brother from another Mother!! I plan to get a couple of them myself!!
I am from Argentina and proudly have this flag on my house, specially when we are goin trough one of the worst communist socialist governments ever seen.
Keep faith
@Emilie Bouchard In northern Europe they are not socialist, they are market economies, but they do happen to have a efecient government spending unlike the US ,they are some of the ecomic free countries in the world, countries like Portugal and Spain are the ones that resemble most socialism and we are the most backwards countries in western Europe and the ones whith the lowest economic growth in all the Europe
@Emilie Bouchard no European country is communist
@Emilie Bouchard socialism only serves to makes its citizens weaker over time and more dependent on the government. The more and more daddy government encroaches on your life, being responsible for everything from healthcare to housing, the more they control you.
Self sufficient people are more confident, and have a greater sense of charity for their neighbors because there isn’t this sense of “the government will take care of it” attitude.
Remember, what is given can be taken away, especially if you start to question or oppose those in power, we’re seeing that in Canada currently. Step out of line and your bank account and assets will be seized. Don’t get the vaccine? Well we’ll deny you a heart transplant.
God bless you and give you strength to endure.
It’s a sad reflection on our education system that so many don’t know anything about the origins of this flag.
7Steveski So many don’t know anything about America.
It has a truly historical base. Knowledge should be always in all schools. It has nothing to do with the personal ideology of the students
Definitely. I honestly thought this flag was designed n flown by texas during the Spanish American war
So many kids are good to kids and turning backs on America.
@@RealDexterMidnight that's cuz that's what their teachers are teaching them
I am a mexican immigrant (legal) and I have a Gadsden sticker on my car's rear windshield.
That means I believe in small government and individual liberties.
If you’ve ever met someone who flies this, you know they’re a fucking racist
@@garretflowers6803 You're ignorant to liberty.
Im illegal cuz im a dreamer.i also have it
@@garretflowers6803- You're an ignorant of the first order.
Stop watching CNN and go read history you imbecile!
@@Latino909socal- I hope your legal situation gets resolved soon bro and you become a legal resident.
I'm Brazilian and many people here use this flag and her t-shirts precisely because it inspires them to fight and admire freedom, things we don't have much like you Americans because most politicians here are leftist, socialist and corrupt, many here also hate the communism and socialism because they know what happens if we adhere to this ideology in our country, hugs from brazil man
"Sennaha doesn't associate with leftists"
Ayrton Senna, Sennaha comic book 1988
It reminds me of how a lot of high school and college students here in the US use shirts with the face of Che Guevara. I always say it and didn’t understand it but I never wore it like a sheep either. Glad you can see the value behind this symbol.
I say you are a Russian troll a liar
The Brazilians are a strong and brave people - drive those ugly communists out of your beautiful home
@@teddylind1110 we can deport Trump and MAGA fascist cult to Brazil
As a mexican I respect this flag and its meaning, why so many people don't respect this flag??? Is a pateiot flag that tells the history of the US people fight for freedom.
Juan Manuel Zardain Buganza patriot* but still well done and i respect you
Juan Manuel Zardain Buganza our current government is against the people. All the government wants is the people's money and to keep poor people poor
coño, un carlista
Juan Manuel Zardain Buganza: I also have shirt with a Gonzales Flag. I am not from Texas. I am not Mexican. However, I wear it proudly. It's a great and true story.
Its not any Rasist Itjustsaydontfuckwithme
Don't Tread On Me, Liberty or Death, God Bless The Republic, Let Freedom Ring!
He’ll yeah
Live free or die!
Liberty or death, what we so proudly hail
Once you provoke her, rattling of her tail
Never begins it, never, but once engaged...
Never surrenders, showing the fangs of rage
Life Liberty and the Pursuit of happiness..
@@rocknflip66 love it! Metallica- Don't tread on me
I'm neither American nor living in States but meaning of this flag is so strong and has a powerful message that I learnt today because of this video. Thank you for that.
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I've always interpreted this to mean "don't take my rights from me." Honestly, I'm outraged by those who want to take the 1st and 2nd amendment away from American citizens. I don't want to live in a country where I feel oppressed and unsafe
Katie Haney, unsafe meaning that you don’t want to go hungry, have bills that are too high, have a president who is a nihilistic and narcissistic?
No one is trying to take away your 1st or 2and amendment rights. Literally, no one. These things are no where to be found on the Democrats platform. They do however, want you to have full coverage healthcare that isn't tied to employment. They also believe we should have clean air and water.
@@themoonsharksquirrel8937 I'm currently a felon on many accounts by proposed ATF standards. The 2nd amendment is most certainly being infringed upon.
@@yiarkungfu ....Yep, get ready and brace yourself!!! You will experience all of that under biden and the libs!!!....
It’s funny- Biden literally said he’s going to take away guns and it’s on video, and the sheep are still commenting that there’s absolutely no threat to anyone’s second amendment
Our 7th grade social studies teacher had this flag in his room. Never had any problems.
Doge McDogerson same
Mr.molone
Me too
Same
Me too! And I’m in seventh
I proudly wave this flag out in front of my house along with the American flag, the South Carolina flag, the Thin Blue Line flag, and the P.O.W. Flag. These flags fly high and proud, they are never to be used as a form of protest, but a sign of triumph, God bless America
You’ve gotta add the Gonzales flag to your repertoire.
@@literallyshaking8019 ABSOLUTELY!
Minus the thin blue line flag and add a thin red line one they're the real brave ones
You are a True Patriot.
@@lolhighimkc1316 I have to disagree about removing the thin blue line flag. I think you should have both! Yes, there are some bad LEO’s, but the OVERWHELMING MAJORITY would lay down their life for the citizens!
I was wearing a Gadsden flag shirt and the gas station cashier dude called me a fake marine 🙄 I never claimed to be a Marine just a Liberty loving patriot.
That doesn't even make sense. The original Marines were comprised of citizens just like they are today. The flag is for anyone who stands guard against tyranny and oppression. It isn't something just for those of rank and file. It's for every American who values freedom.
Well, he was working at a gas station, so educate before eradicate !
Well it goes to show he at least has some idea of it's meaning. Better than our FBI.
@@fostxswire1600 Moreso he has more knowledge of its history. Meaning goes deeper.
It's the Ultimate Good guys flag, the Ultimate flag of freedom and power to the people.
Every Man, Woman and child of any Nation, Race, Culture or time period should love it and respect it.
NedYarbNexus gay
@@keithreynolos1045 this post has NOTHING to do with your sexual orientation or your gender confusion!!
Shortstack go cry ❄️❄️❄️
This has been my favorite colonial flag of the revolution since my grandad started sharing his knowledge of history with me. I was 4. He taught me the significance of several flags from the period. This one just stood out to me. I miss him, but I’m glad he doesn’t have to see what has become of the Democratic Party that he once loved and supported as a Patriot.
This aged well.
For me, this Flag represents the following : if a tyrannical government tries to take away my Constitutionally protected rights, especially my 2nd Amendment right, then I have the right as an American Patriot to open fire and defend my rights with my life. And I am quite sure that I am not the only person who feels this way. It is not tragic to die fighting for what you believe in.
Amen
Hey at least you recognize your inevitable death
Amen
@@grgbnntt11 all death is inevitable but if you stood for what you believed in, then no one can take that away and that is the way you truly live. By ensuring your children have the freedoms we were blessed with and duty bound to protect
@@dont_tread_on_me-nh5jp huh????
The Gadsden flag will now fly at my house.
Thank you my patriotic brother!🇺🇸
I had no idea. Now I do.
In 2002 I visited Yokosuka, Japan. I was there for my pre-retirement processing from the U.S. Navy, and it was far from my first visit. The USS Independence was in port during my stay, and it flew the 13-stripe Gadsden flag on the bow, where most ships flew the Union while in port. I learned that the oldest active ship in the Navy flew this flag in this manner. What a travesty that the FBI now associates variants of the Gadsden flag with terrorism.
I agree. Great comment.❤
Ignorance..sad
@@marileedent8499 I wish there were a sentence in your comment so its context could be understood. Sad.
I served on the Independence while attached to EA6B Squadron VAQ 136 from '91-'94, and was stationed in Atsugi while in port! Spent a few months in Yokosuka painting some of the "Indies" berthings as an E3! Majestic Ship and many outstanding memories!
That damn fly, oh wait, never-mind.
Nice job presenting this piece of our nations history. Thank you.
Thank you I appreciate the comment
You from Wenatchee wa?
Nice CZcamsr picture
Love your profile picture
I.M a Black Ameican Patriot Thank you for this Video Americanism, not Globalism. My God keep and bless the United States of America.
A Bigger View Real Talk dude.....love yoursekf. Know yourself. Respect youself. Hate you enemy. Dismantle you enemy.
The enemy is yoy
@@mahigato Who is yoy?
Thank you for your service, sir! Stay safe.
Americanism, not globalism! Keep your eye on the prize.
WOW! You did an exemplary job of explaining the history of this flag. God Bless America!
That flag flies in my house and my daughter's house and my son's house to all Patriots we must stick together God bless all
Amen
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"And I will put enmity between thee [the snake] and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel” (Genesis 3:15,)
You’re all patriots how come you haven’t committed your sons or daughters to go die for this country PS what your highest combat award? You idiots are playing dress up on the weekends...
I had a nice american flag with a gadsen flag below it and some punk ass bitch cut the rope took both flags the clips and left the rope in peices underneath the flagpole. The flagpole has been moved inside our dog fence with an American flag and a trump flag below it.... just got s new gadsen flag this last Friday.... it will go under the american flag after the election hoping trump survives the covid he needs to continue the good job he has done he has my vote I never ever vote Democrat!!!
Liberty or death
What we so proudly hail
Once you provoke her
Ratting of her tail
Never begins it
Never
But once engaged
Never surrenders
Showing the fangs of rage
That's what lead me to this vid. I watched it anyways even though I already knew the origin and what it means.
I love that Metallica Jam🎶Gets my blood pumping.Use to listen to it on our way to Engineer missions LOUDLY!!!!(kandahar 2011-2012)
Awsome song, one of the best
Metallica are mainstream country boy southern slow soft rock pussy sellouts!! Alternica is more like it!! Or, no, Countryallica!! lol. You are just pathetic if you like anything from soft rock-ica after the 80s, which is when they went all commercial and sold out!! Long live the 1st 4 albums!! The black album is just slow, soft, and weak!! Don't you idiots realize that?? You are in no way edgy, tough, or a BiG mAn by listening to soft, stinky, pathetic boring soft rock like don't tread on me by moustache-ica, lol. Country music, lol.
Dude!
Many years later and the ignorance still exists today when a kid was told he could not show this patch due to it being "racist".
For it to be the principal of the school arguing the boys mother was a sad thing to see.
its racisististitst
@@Danzo1212It's not do a quick history lesson You'll learn it's not. John 3:16
New International Version
16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. Look up the shroud of Turin. No one has ever been able to disprove it. And the closest they have ever gotten they took a sample from the wrong piece of the cloth. God bless
@@Task_Force_Tyler it depicts blacks as snakes
At my house, we fly Old Glory and the Gadsden Flag every day. My wife, kids and I respect the United States of America. (And for anyone rushing to judgment, we're university educated, have graduate degrees, professional jobs, and are bilingual.) The Gadsden Flag is for patriots, not just so called hicks.
Patriotism is right behind nationalism and nationalism is right behind fascism
Nothing wrong with being a hick
Everything In The Universe-and you’re awfully close to your own personal dictatorship, judging other people for love of and belief in their country
@@everythingintheuniverse8962 nothing wrong with a little fascism
@@everythingintheuniverse8962 Patriotism is NOTHING like fascism.
How interesting...as a black man i've always thought this was a symbol of the rebel south and its attitude towards those who opposed slavery. Now I'm curious on discovering more about this flag. Thanks for sparking my interest! Jah bless!
Lokoboy84 thanks man, i appreciate you having an open mind. I know some people have destroyed the intent of the flag but I hope people still remember that this flag is supposed to stand for unity. As americans not colors or culters. Thanks again bro
Christopher Roberson i wish more people were like you
Knowledge is a wonderful and powerful thing.
You should also read about how the CSA was a Democratic party interested only in their strength of economy and as soon as the steel revolution happened they moved out and left a social and economic mess.
chris the pusher hopefully your not also thinking that the rebel flag is racist also. the x is called St. Andrew's cross.
I’m a Nicaraguan immigrant my mother brought me here to the greatest country USA when I was 5 (now 39) I’m truly blessed to be an American citizen 🙏🏽🇺🇸 blessed to teach my boys the importance of Faith,Family & Freedom and soon they will be taught the meaning of this flag 💪🏽🇺🇸
Awesome video
If you only knew 😂😂😂😂😂
Thank you for the respect you've shown to this fine symbol of the mindset of our forefathers. No other viper in the world gives a warning before striking, just as the forefathers warned through various pleadings and finally our Declaration of Independence.
I know this is an older video, but I hope you are able to see the continued appreciation of your viewers and subscribers, many of whom seem to be adopted Americans! God Bless you and yours.
Excellent video! As a Canadian, I believe it is imperative that our children learn the true history of North America, and learn that a great price was paid by many to allow us to live in a peaceful continent. It is rather sad that media and society are washing away our history and the invaluable lessons that should be learned and exercised from it! There is no shame in our past, but a guiding light to our future!
Thank you, my father was a proud navy veteran. I will be flying this flag as soon as I can Locate one.
I'm English 25 years old, but really like what this flag stands for.. It appeals to me because it is in line with my individual beliefs.. DONT TREAD ON ME.. I feel like buying it, If I had the education/unique Skills id probably move to America, its a great nation.. which values individual Liberty, more then any other nation on earth.. I am glad the United States exists today.
Don't Barage The Farage UKIP!!!!
Would you like a hand to pack your stuff?
You already have what it takes to move to America, Patriotism.
You should,come to Texas as a born and breed Texan I always thought this was aTexas flag because we live by it !
Non Stop it really isn't a great nation
I'm actually on the family tree. My grandad has a MASSIVE board with all the names. I decided to look up the meaning. Thanks for the help. I think my family will be impressed at the next reunion :D
grace gadsden Thats pretty impressive. I wish my family had something like that. I appreciate the nice comment. That's a last name you can be proud of!
Aha thanks :)
I think we might be related. I live in Florida. I am always interested in meeting other Gadsdens.
Me and my family go to Florida quite often actually. Maybe we should arrange something 😊
grace gadsden I agree, my mother is heavy into genealogy.
Maybe the branches of our family trees connect somewhere.
I am 2nd generation American. My fathers father, James Gadsden immigrated from Scotland.
I'm a Canadian. We're about to enter quarantine for the 2nd time decided by the region we're in. They're going to allow police to search without a warrant to give fines. I was pretty sure about what this flag meant and decided to buy myself one. Decided to look up to make sure I wasn't making a mistake, so here I am and I am not mistaken.
Me too brother, Alberta just opening now... they will probably lockdown again
In B.C. here. Thankufully not down on the coast though. If Tredeau's side wins I Canada will never recover.
@@caligulasaquarium7637 never surrender your guns it's not a buyback it's a confiscation.
Thanks for posting - great info. Here’s what some one sent me about the Gadsden flag:
Considered by many to be the true symbol of freedom and independence, the Gadsden flag was created by Christopher Gadsden, in 1775. The field was yellow and featured a rattlesnake that was coiled to strike. Below the rattlesnake, the words “Don’t tread on me” were printed.
The flag was first flown on a warship in 1775 as a battle cry for American independence from British rule. The snake was an established symbol for America at the time, even Benjamin Franklin used it, saying the rattlesnake never backed down when provoked, which captured “the temper and conduct of America.”
The tread in Gadsden’s defiant phrase, don’t tread on me, means “to step, walk, or trample so as to press, crush, or injure something.” And so, with its tongue flicked, fangs out, and body coiled in defense, the rattlesnake (and motto) warns:
“If you dare put your foot down on me, I will strike.”
Thanks again - GB
Well done brother
Great video. This has been my favorite American flag since I was a kid. I was so attached at that time to my first pair of Converse All Star shoes that when I wore them out I buried them in a shoe box,. On the shoe box I wrote “Don’t Tread on Me.” I am currently 69 years old.
Marvellous story. Thanks for sharing it!
I honestly don't understand how anyone can misinterpret the message of this flag. It's pretty explicit. I mean, it's spelled out right there. "Don't tread on me."
Recently, I saw an image someone had made depicting an altered version of the Gadsden flag. On it, a bare foot was squashing the snake, with the words "Let's Tread On Them."
Clearly, the creator of that image has no idea what happens to bare-footed people who go about stepping on rattlesnakes. THEY GET BITTEN.
To your point that you dont understand the moto on this flag, but in all fairness the constitution and the amendments originally drafted during the founding of this country were articulated over a period of years by very smart but simple men in plain English yet the dipshits that run and many that reside in this country cant figure it out. I just dont think the average American (mostly liberals) can read and comprehend plain simple English.
Probably have never seen a rattler. Rattlesnake is so fast, it can catch a bullet to its detriment. Don't think you're going to step on snek.
Louis Chapman I like that.
We will bit back and hard.
Marvin Martian ha ha catch a bullet, I had a rattle snake catch the tire on my truck. I didn’t run over it, it literally struck my tire as I was driving by.
This flag clearly anti-roadkill and is about raising awareness of drivers to not run over animals.
Very interesting and informative vid man, thanks for the effort involved in producing this one.
I always saw it as, “I’m individual with rights, don’t stomp on them if you don’t want to get bit”. Thanks for the info Brother
Until now, I have liked this flag quite a bit. NOW, I LOVE IT.
I was aware there was great historical significance, but I never really delved into it, so thank you very much for this summary of the history of the Gadsden flag. Excellent video! Keep them coming, and keep posting various Topix like this one because they're much appreciated and definitely needed. I now will be buying these flags and gifting them to my Patriot friends, and will be making sure people understand the history of it from now on. Thanks again for taking the time to research and make this video.
Sir, you covered the historical points quite nicely. I fly the Gadsden in front of my house on a daily basis having served as a Marine and Sailor . Carry on.
RAH
Very well done! Don’t tread on me is our patriotic, freedom loving, battle cry and motto of these great United States!
The snake rattles it's tail as a warning, it clearly warns you not to mess with, but if you attack it, the snake will not be forgiving
Great explanation! Now if we could only get people to believe in America again like those who had to fight for it!!!
Bring back the fairness in broadcasting doctrine .
This would cause divisive radio talk show host .have a more balanced open discussion about matters concerning the United states of America
Unite or die in other words America get your head out of your asses
Robert you hit the nail on the head
don’t worry a lot of us still love america. And even if every american hates america, they can’t change that it’s the best country that will ever exist.
Dont worry, Trump 2020
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE INFORMATION.I PROUDLY FLY THE GADSEN FLAG AT MY HOME.I AM 71 YEARS OID AND BACK IN HIGH SCHOOL IN 1968 I WAS GIVEN MR. GADSEN AS A SUBJECT FOR MY SENIOR TERM PAPER.NEVER HERD OF HIM UNTIL I RESERCHED HARD.WHAT APATRIOT AND A TRUE AMERICAN.I FOUND OUT THAT ALL THIS FREEDOM CAME AT A HEAVY COST.THE FLAG DOES HIM JUSTICE.VISIONARY,HE SAW A FREE COUNTRY DOWN THE ROAD.
Job well done! Most people including most Marines don't know the flags importance to our history. It saddens me to see the media portray this noble symbol of our history in such a negative way. Semper Fi!
Hell yeah
it's a world upside down today
J oorah
DisillusionedReality Semper Fi!
J Knew about this flag,SEMPER FI.
Thank you for putting the truth on CZcams. GOD bless America!
"And I will put enmity between thee [the serpent] and the woman [Eve], and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel” (Genesis 3:15,)
I’m an American from Asian descent, and I fly this flag proudly under the American flag. I’m from a family with long history of LEOs & military.
God bless America.
God bless our military.
God bless our LEOs.
God bless our veterans.
Good bless all those who support and defend The Unites States Constitution.
We must teach every next generation the truth about American history.
Thank you for this video
God bless y’all.
Thank you for making this video! This flag is my favorite from the Revolutionary era. I was shocked and saddened when I learned how it was being interpreted by the current modern society.
Just a handful of traitors in government really.
no step on snek >:(
Reedolf Kekler why is this so funny to me alfjfjkdjd
I have a no step on snake patch
PSA has no step on sneak AR15 Lowers. I have one coming in.
No boop on the snoot or you get the hurt juice
It's a danger noodle
Then: Rattlesnakes are badass, lets use them to represent how free and badass we are.
Now: Mr Potato Head hurts my feelings.
23 dislike from the redcoats
lol
Damn lobster backs
Now we are up to 110 fools that trust gub'ment in the dislikes column.
Dead ones that somehow voted for Hillary.
Im british and i love what this flag stands for, that said i like a lot of the america values.
Please print a copy of your constitution and cuddle it every night, you have no idea how lucky you are.
I got this tattood on my arm.... I'm Canadian🇨🇦🇨🇦🇺🇸🇺🇸
infinite kind I hope your talking about Reggie right wing because he isn’t in this country he’s Canadian unless you’re talking about heath reynolds
@@keithreynolos1045 Why do you hate Canadians?
I want this tattoo on my forearm
@infinite kind your grammar amazes me
It seems like a very Canadian thing to do lol. What's your other option? A leaf? I would too..
The Ben Franklin letter should be an inspiration for EVERY American. Great job, thanks for the video!
This flag will withstand the test of time long after we are dead and gone. It’s up to us to pass the history of it on to our children and friends.
I was never taught this in public school. Shame on me
I love America
So do I
I love the meaning of that flag and if ur america is the same as that meaning then i love our (dutch) friendship with america too! BUT the current america got military bases in almost every country please thats not what this flag stands for
My Dad gave me this Flag more than 50 years ago...to this day I'm still learning more about it. Thank You.
Thank you for the history lesson. I have been alarmed at how ignorant our people are of our rich and respectable history.
Thanks for posting. You had me at Ben Franklin. I have a first edition of his autobiography. I read it when I was 12. It was given as a gift to an ancestor who was a vet of the revolution and passed down the family. He is my favorite founding father. His quote that you recited was a moving and beautiful explanation and for me nothing else was needed though the history lesson was also interesting. I was unaware that anyone thought or could think this was anything other than a symbol of our revolution and unity as a nation. I have the one my great great grandmother made for the centennial and I have also purchased a red and white stripped variation. I am also a stamp collector and this and variations of it have appeared on US stamps during the 1960's and again for the bicentennial. My collection of flags is not complete of course but I have over 20 historic flags or flag fragments and about 50 reproductions. I love patriotic flag history and am always learning new things about flags. My favorite is the flag fragment I have from the US flag one of my ancestors got at the end of the War of 1812. It consists of one hand sewn star on a torn square of blue. He got it off a battle flag for the unit he was in. He was a lieutenant.
I suppose I have been remiss in keeping up with current culture and news. So I have not always noticed when the media has made errors. Anyone who thinks this is anything other than what the founders intended is an ignorant *********. I sometimes get my nose too stuck in history books or on a research project to be paying much attention to what has gone on around me.
I have noticed though that our educational system is turning to shit. When I was in school we were required to take history or social studies every year from 3rd grade onward. I took my first history course in the 4th grade. I had good teachers. I also had good things to bring in for show and tell but that's another story. In high school we were required to take four years of American History, one year of world history and two years of civics. We had to pass all of the above to graduate. Recently I learned that the local high school only lets students take history if they are honor students. They have no civics courses and don't teach world history and no history is taught at all prior to high school. So to recap, students have to earn a spot on the ONE class that teaches American History and, get this, they only teach an extremely liberal view of history. Washington is ONLY mentioned as a notorious slave owner and NOT as a war hero or even president. Students are only taught a very skewed view of history. One paragraph is devoted to the time prior to the revolution. One paragraph is devoted to the revolution. One hundred pages are devoted to slavery. Two chapters are devoted to the civil war. One chapter is devoted to reconstruction. One chapter is devoted to the combined topic of WWI, the depression and WWII. The last half of the course is devoted to the civil rights movement. Nothing is devoted to the Korean War, the space program or the Vietnam war. The course ends in 1970. Only about a dozen presidents are mentioned. This is what today's children learn. I know that many high schools have no history at all. This high school has one class taught by the English teacher whose other 5 classes are all on how to pass standardized tests.
I blame the government. They meddle in school systems that were not broken. My school was not broken. My small high school graduated 125 in my class. 42 went on to Ivy League schools. Most of the rest graduated from college or a post secondary school. Because of government meddling my high school has had to drop 90% of offered courses and now mostly teaches students how to pass standardized tests. What this means is we are raising a generation of drones who are ignorant of history and civics, are unaware of their constitutional rights, are uninformed in how the political process works. It is obvious that our government has deliberately done this to create an obedient generation of idiots who, like lemmings, would follow any elected official off a cliff.
This is also how we have so many people who will swallow anything the media tells them. They were not raised to understand the concept of critical thinking. They can't tell when the media is lying to them. Today, on CNN they stated that the flag of the state of Florida was filled with confederate symbolism and needed to be redesigned. They didn't actually show which confederate symbols they were talking about. They didn't point to any one part of the flag. They just said it was filled with Confederate symbolism. I live in Florida. One branch of my family was enjoying it's third generation of being Settlers here on the day the "Pilgrims" landed on Plymouth rock. I am intimately familiar with Florida history. I am intimately familiar with the symbolism of the state flag of Florida. There is not one trace of Confederate symbolism on any part of our state flag. They are not just exaggerating here. They just outright fabricated, lied, to the whole world about our flag. They invented controversy just to sell advertising on their channel. I wrote them a long scathing and highly educational email on the topic and I am certain they will not even bother reading it. Our flag is a white field with the cross of Burgundy emblazoned with the great seal of Florida on it. The white field symbolizes peace. The cross of Burgundy symbolizes our Spanish heritage. The seal pays homage to our indigenous peoples, our maritime history and our agricultural history with nothing about either the Confederacy or slavery included. In other words, the flag we have has been completely sanitized of all Confederate symbolism. So to understand why they might do this to our flag I did some research. It seams that the governor who signed into law adding the cross of Burgundy to our flag was a segregationist. So it seems that a small group of people feel that since a segregationist sighed into law the new changes, those changes must be confederate in nature. This is like saying that since Adolph Hitler signed into law the bill that made it possible for Volkswagen to be founded, all people who own a Volkswagen are NAZI's and Volkswagen should be banned in our country.
Again, no critical thinking.
I fly the cross of Burgundy next to the American flag in my front yard. I do it to honor my Spanish ancestors who founded St. Augustine 450 years ago this September. They had nothing to do with the Confederacy. They flew the cross of Burgundy 295 years before the first shot of the civil war was fired. There were many many flag designs used by the various Confederate units and local Confederate governments. If one were to ban all flags that incorporate any element that bears a vague resemblance to any flag used thus then we have to ban all flags containing stars, stripes, the colors red, white, blue or any saltire. That would require redesigning virtually all state flags and our national flag. Such would be ludicrous and the fact that this is not universally obvious is sickening.
+nunya biznez Excellent post....
+Jodi Lester Thank-you. After re-reading it I realized I forgot to mention that the current Florida Flag minus the red cross of Burgundy was designed in 1865 on order of the Union occupation military governor and that he ordered all vestiges of the Confederacy excluded from the new flag and that after it was redesigned he approved the design and ordered it to be the new state flag of Florida.
I wear my don't tread on me hat almost everyday. I teach my kids what it means to me and now I have more info to teach them. Thank you keep up the good work.
Semper Fidelis Oorah Carry On!!!! Thank You for this reminder of are Patriotic History and our responsibilities as Patriots of this Nation ,we should all do our part to stay vigilant against tyranny where it raises its ugly head and defend our civil liberties against tyrannical governments whether it's Federal, State, or Local, I still am a Marine of the United States of America and even though I I am no longer active, I still believe in what America stands for and will defend her to my last breath against tyranny wherever it may be! Semper Fidelis. For those unfamiliar with the term Always Faithful , stay Vigilant, continue to fight the good fight ,for the price of Freedom is not Free and always Watch Your Six! Oorah, Carry On!
To all my brother and sisters that SERVED OR ARE SERVING
🇺🇸🇺🇸 THANK YOU 🇺🇸🇺🇸
I'm a Mexican-American but I'm first AMERICAN. I love this country of mine, America. God bless America and thank you for the clear information of this flag. My son in law bought one last night at the fair. Very proud
Every American should know this by heart
Sue Taft during these “BLM” times, dumb fucks are hating America for being “racist”.
Squid Tactular rightttt people are acting like EVERYTHING is racist. now they’re thinking the american flag is racist
Hey man, that’s why I’m
Here
M a x i e p o o yup. I’m part Native American and patriotic as shit, and I love this flag.
God bless the 2nd Amendment!
Redant23 Amen!!
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You don't like the others?
@@christianbozwell4981 the 2nd holds all of them together.
God bless each and everyone of us except for the motherfukers trying to take my guns away I feel like watching Braveheart
Something I find interesting is that the Metallica song "Don't Tread On Me" better represents the symbolism of the flag than most governments or news outlets.
"Once you provoke her, rattling of her tail
Never begins it, never but once engaged
Never surrenders, showing her fangs of rage"
This is in reference to Franklin's quote about the rattlesnake, which starts no battles unless provoked but fights like hell when it does fight. A good analogy for America, indeed
" Love it or leave it, she with the deadly bite
Quick as the blue tongue, forked as a lightning strike
Shining with brightness, always on Surveillance
Eyes that never close, emblem of vigilance"
This is a reference to the rattlesnakes anatomy, which is important to mention because the choice of the rattlesnake is significant in the first place, as it's only found in the US's corner of the world. Also apparently Benjamin Franklin called the rattlesnake an "emblem of vigilance".
I’m a brown man and I love this flag and what it means and represents truly freedom!
I love the piece written by Franklin about the meaning of the flag! Made me shed a tear! Absolutely beautiful words!
Cristopher Mora
Where can I find that at?
I have this on my Tennessee license plate, thank you Tennessee for allowing us to purchase this as a license plate 🇺🇲 USA
Fantastic talk on this subject! I have a Gadsden ring, and I wear it proudly. Thanks very much!!!!! And i like it that our American Brothers of all races are leaving positive comments. Perhaps we as men can all agree on the fearlessness of the snake that will not back down.
A sincere thank you! I had no knowledge whatsoever, I say to my embarrassment, regarding the Gadsden Flag. You presented a wonderful treasure trove of information. I specially enjoyed Benjamin Franklin's quotation. Thank you once again.
It’s amazing how many people become so defensive and offended at the thought that some people just want to be left alone.
Thank you so much for educating people on this. So tired of the putting down of OUR BEST FLAG
In 1976 I was in the Navy and the Navy 200 Birthday we flew the don't tread on me flag all year long on all Navy Ship's
Christopher Gadsen saw the yellow painted drums with a rattlesnake and the words "Don't Tread On Me" sketched on them in the Spring of 1775. They were being carried by a regiment of Continental Marines from Philadelphia. Gadsen was so taken with the imagery that he converted the design into a flag in the Fall of that year. He first gave it to Commodore Esek Hopkins to serve as the standard for his flagship. Gadsen later presented one to the Congress of SC.
Great info..as a Mexican American I've always liked this flag but never really knew what it meant honestly I thought it was a racial thing..thanks for posting this info
***** as long as you're legal. your opinion matters..
@Tegan leva as long as you're a racist fuck ... your opinion doesnt matter
Luis Acosta why is he racist? Illegals shouldn’t have a say what happens here in the United States!
Shawn Jarman the man obviously said “Mexican American” how did the other guy miss that, I guess he only saw Mexican and boom make a quick judgement on being legal or not.
1siccej: Have you ever seen or flown a Gonzales Flag? I'm trying intentionally to be positive.
Great video. Very informative. I knew some of this already, but you gave me new insight and increased knowledge on this flag. I have always like the flag anyway. Keep up the good work. We need more history available, since the schools don't want to teach it anymore.
Such an awesome video considering what the media is saying about chris pratt and his shirt
I just bought one. It's hanging on my house right now.
It’s my favorite flag
"No step on SNEK" Flag
Haven’t heard that one in the last 10 seconds
@@bangbangrogers2750 im cringe😭
@@user-uo6fu2ff2f Basically the flag represents dont hurt me and I wont hurt you.
@@bangbangrogers2750 i knew what it meant bro
Yis no stëp
I'm a Kiwi and never knew what this flag meant, Thanks for the History Lesson...🐍
Are you sure your not a nut??
cactus
Struthm8
Jimmy Johnson New Zealanders are referred to as Kiwis
343 Guilty Spark huh
Not going to lie here. I served in the Marine Corps but never really looked into the true history of the meaning of the flag. However I lived up to those values and learned to value our freedom as Americans. I had a guest speaker today during ethic class and made a statement about the flag. I see how people interpret the flag but not actually look into its history. I understood how people may interpret it. I do believe we are one of the greatest country however to get there has its cost.
I have it inked on me👊
For a long time, the Gadsden Flag was a progressive symbol. Strange how things change.
"Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose."..thus freedom is always under attack. Yellow cautions the repressive threat, as does the snake, n'est pas?
Thats because then they were liberal democrats... now they are the left.
As an American Indian we respect the rattler. It's a creature with a lesson for life. It's about being respectful and respected, and consequences if not. Thanks for the history of the flag. Good job 👍👌.
Benjamin Franklin also said " anyone who gives up liberty for security will have and deserve neither"
"DONT TREAD ON ME" has 13 letters as well
more of a glock guy the flag of the United States, when properly folded, has 13 folds. Each fold has a specific meaning
I had no opinion at all, and still don't. Obviously, people who object to it are retarded.
However, plain as day, the coils of the snake on this heavily symbolic flag clearly from a 666 to me as I look at it. This type of symbolism is rarely accidental, and worth noting.
@Uncle B Ever hear of the Garden of Eden? Stay asleep, there is a whole world of hidden symbolism out there. Its not a picture of a spring,but a serpent. Cheerio.
Good Find! That's awesome but not a surprise and definitely not a coincidence.
Another cool thing is that America and Great Britain are descendants of Joseph's son's Manasseh and Efraim who became the 13th tribe when Jacob bless them as A Nation and a Greater Nation.
War of 1812 produced the Star Spangled Banner...written on the 13th of Sept.
13th amendment abolished slavery!
Pj Pj I see a backwards 6, an 8, possibly a 9 within the 8. So, if you are seeing 666, it’s you, not the symbol.
As a TEJANO and Army Veteran I fly my Flag everyday!!!
In the Navy, Surfron 1 issued our longest continuously commissioned ship, USS Prairie the flag to use as its bow ensign.
And Red-Neck means working outside, the sunburn on the back of the neck.
American isn't a race it's a symbol of freedom if you stand up fore this country you are an American wave this flag and the American with pride Latinos for trump build the wall
I like how you put that.
Of course, it isn't a race. It's a nationality.
Being American is a nationality brother.
I love this flag! I fly a small Gadsden flag on my house next to old glory!🇺🇸
THANKS BRO, I HAD NO IDEA THERE WAS SO MUCH SIGNIFICANCE IN THE SYMBOL AND WORDS.
Great video.
Unfortunately nowadays its mostly interpreted as "that's the house the neighborhood gun nut lives at" flag.
Lmao. Funny but true.
Ray Ford I live in that house and its a pretty accurate interpretation.Ive always seen the flag to represent the willingness to fight for liberty from oppressors.
Right at the moment, I only have a 1851 Confederate Navy .44-Caliber Black Powder Revolver. Does that count as a gun nut? :)
I would love to have this flag to go with my POW MIA flag.
Ray I agree. But just think, who is the first person, they run to when SHTF.
Lol I’m proud to be my neighborhood gun nut. Both my husband and I open carry and we fly our huge American flag from memorial to Labor Day, then the Gadsden flag goes up for the rest of the year. F yeah 😜
Thank you for this video. I appreciate the history and the time you took to create this video.