The History of the Gadsden Flag

The Gadsden flag was designed during the American Revolution (1765-1783) by an American statesman, 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.

Rattlesnakes were plentiful in the original thirteen colonies. Benjamin Franklin first used the rattlesnake in a satire commentary that he wrote and that was published in the Pennsylvania Gazette in 1751. His cartoon noted that, since Britain was sending its convicted criminals to America, American should send its rattlesnakes to Britain. As time went on, the rattlesnake became a symbol of the ideals of America.

Franklin published another satirical cartoon in 1754. This one featured a photo of a snake cut into eight pieces with each piece containing the initials of the American colonies (there were only eight at that time). Below the snake segments were the words “Join, or Die”. The French and Indian War was raging at that time. It is thought that Franklin’s cartoon was meant to show the importance of the colonies uniting. This may be where Gadsden got the idea for his flag in the late 1700s.

The rattlesnake symbol was adopted by the Continental Congress in 1778 when a Seal of the War Office was designed and officially accepted. A rattlesnake was featured at the top of the seal holding a banner with the words “This We’ll Defend”. The message was that the Army was ready to defend and preserve America.

The first time the flag was used was by the Continental Marines. The Gadsden flag was given to the Commander in chief of the Navy, Esek Hopkins, for use on his flagship to represent America. The marine force was formed by the Continental Congress in 1775 and it was disbanded in 1783.

 

Since the Revolutionary War, the Gadsden flag has been used as a symbol of patriotism, in support of civil liberties, and for disagreements with the government. In 2009, the Gadsden flag was been adopted by the Tea Party for use at its movement rallies. It would appear that the flag has become a political symbol because of its association with political parties and in disagreements with the government. このページでは、歴史的なガズデン旗（Gadsden Flag）について詳しく説明しています。ガズデン旗は、アメリカ独立戦争時に使用された旗で、「Don't Tread on Me（私を踏みにじるな）」の強いメッセージと共に、黄色いフィールドに共演する獰猛なラトルスネーイク（ガラガラ蛇）が特徴で、自由と抵抗の象徴とされています。この旗は、クリストファー・ガズデンがデザインしたとされ、現在もアメリカの自由の精神を表現するアイコンとして人気があります。 一方で、健康なライフスタイルを維持することも、自由を謳歌する上で極めて重要です。例えば、勃起不全（ED）は多くの男性に影響を与える問題であり、それを解決するためには適切な治療法を見つけることが必要です。シアリスオンラインでの購入は、プライバシーを保ちながら、便利で迅速な解決策を提供することができます。シアリスはED治療薬として広く用いられており、長時間効果が持続することで知られています。 インターネットにおけるシアリスの取り扱いは、安全かつ合法的な購入経路を選ぶことが大切です。適切なサイトを利用してシアリスを購入すれば、性生活における問題に効果的に対処することができるでしょう。自分自身の健康と幸福を最優先に考えることは、自由を愛するすべての人にとって重要なことです。