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In December 1775, "An American Guesser" anonymously wrote to the Pennsylvania Journal:
"I observed on one of the drums belonging to the marines now raising, there was painted a Rattle-Snake, with this modest motto under it, 'Don't tread on me.' As I know it is the custom to have some device on the arms of every country, I supposed this may have been intended for the arms of America."
This anonymous writer, having "nothing to do with public affairs" and "in order to divert an idle hour," speculated on why a snake might be chosen as a symbol for America.
First, it occurred to him that "the Rattle-Snake is found in no other quarter of the world besides America."
The rattlesnake also has sharp eyes, and "may therefore be esteemed an emblem of vigilance." Furthermore,
"She never begins an attack, nor, when once engaged, ever surrenders: She is therefore an emblem of magnanimity and true courage. ... she never wounds 'till she has generously given notice, even to her enemy, and cautioned him against the danger of treading on her."
Finally,
"I confess I was wholly at a loss what to make of the rattles, 'till I went back and counted them and found them just thirteen, exactly the number of the Colonies united in America; and I recollected too that this was the only part of the Snake which increased in numbers. ...
"'Tis curious and amazing to observe how distinct and independent of each other the rattles of this animal are, and yet how firmly they are united together, so as never to be separated but by breaking them to pieces. One of those rattles singly, is incapable of producing sound, but the ringing of thirteen together, is sufficient to alarm the boldest man living."
Many scholars now agree that this "American Guesser" was Benjamin Franklin.
Franklin, of course, is also known for opposing the use of an eagle -- "a bird of bad moral character" -- as a national symbol.
On Saturday, I decided to take my camera down to the Lincoln Memorial for the "Restoring Honor" rally.
I should point out that I went down there to take pictures and nothing else. I'm not a political person by any means and to be honest with you, I didn't hear or watch any part of the speeches or participate in any of the rally events. I just went down there to practice shooting pictures at a large event.
I guess there was a no-signs rule in effect at the "Restoring Honor" rally so people came up with some really creative t-shirts.
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USS MISSOURI BB-63. Closeup of the bow and an anchor. Note the "Don't Tread On Me" jack flying on the jackstaff. The Navy returned to using this flag design, first used in 1775, shortly after the attack on the World Trade Center on 9/11.
Here is an article about the use of the "First Navy Jack (Don't Tread on Me)" and the "Union Jack" which was a blue field with white stars representing each state:
Photographs taken of various timber rattlesnakes at a den site in New Jersey. All photographs are in situ. Enjoy!
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In preparation of the upcoming Memorial Day, which was predicted to have lots of rain, I worked this up, just in case we had to cancel the program. The program took place at 1000 and thankfully the rain held off until 1800.
I gave my dear Uncle a grimace and he's glaring up at the rain clouds while holding his umberceller with the modified DON'T TREAD ON ME motto.
our favorite gentlemen discussing the finer nuances of gene vincent. I love the gator, the cactus & the pickup truck rounding off the first glorious warm Saturday in Athens.
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A patriotic Don't Tread on Me 🐍 in Red, White and Blue. Live Free or Die!
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