The Gadsden flag is a historical American flag with a yellow field
depicting a rattlesnake coiled and ready to strike. Positioned
below the snake is the legend "Don't Tread On Me." The flag was
designed by and is named after American general and statesman
Christopher Gadsden. It was also used by the United States Marine
Corps as an early motto flag.
Considered one of the first flags of the United States, the flag
was later replaced by the current Stars and Stripes (or Old Glory)
flag. Since the Revolution, the flag has seen times of
reintroduction as a symbol of American patriotism, a symbol of
disagreement with government, or a symbol of support for civil
liberties.
Beginning in 2009, the Gadsden Flag has become an adopted symbol of
the American Tea Party movement. Nationwide it serves as an
alternative to the stars and stripes for Tea Party supporters. It
was also seen being displayed by members of Congress at Tea Party
rallies. Some lawmakers have dubbed it a political symbol due to
the Tea Party connection, and the political nature of Tea Party
supporters.
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