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The famous Gadsden Flag is a symbol of American independence since the Revolutionary War. Why a snake? Here's what Ben Franklin wrote:
"I recollected that her eye excelled in brightness, that of any other animal, and that she has no eye-lids—She may therefore be esteemed an emblem of vigilance.—She never begins an attack, nor, when once engaged, ever surrenders: She is therefore an emblem of magnanimity and true courage.—As if anxious to prevent all pretensions of quarreling with her, the weapons with which nature has furnished her, she conceals in the roof of her mouth, so that, to those who are unacquainted with her, she appears to be a most defenseless animal; and even when those weapons are shewn and extended for her defense, they appear weak and contemptible; but their wounds however small, are decisive and fatal:—Conscious of this, she never wounds till she has generously given notice, even to her enemy, and cautioned him against the danger of treading on her.—Was I wrong, Sir, in thinking this a strong picture of the temper and conduct of America?"
Today, it is a popular symbol of defiance to the overstep of the Federal government. We are watching you, Feds, and we are rattling a warning. Take heed.
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It only got more packed as you got closer to the stage at the Lincoln Memorial [pic taken Saturday, August 28, 2010, 12:44:24 PM]
A sailor raises the Union Jack as the USS Virginia (SSN 774) is being placed in commission at Norfolk Naval Base, Norfolk, Virginia October 23rd, 2004. The USS Virginia is the first submarine to be commissioned in nearly six years. The USS Virginia is the first of a new class of fast-attack submarine.
I took liberties with an old design originally created by Benjamin Franklin [c. 1754] titled 'Join, Or Die' for an upcoming t-shirt/print show at Fugscreen Studios [July 8th].
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"...'Join, or Die' is a well-known political cartoon, created by Ben Franklin and first published in his Pennsylvania Gazette in 1754. The original publication by the Gazette is the earliest known pictorial representation of colonial union produced by a British colonist in America. It is a woodcut showing a snake severed into eighths, with each segment labeled with the initials of a British American colony or region. New England was represented as one segment, rather than the four colonies it was at that time. In addition, Delaware and Georgia were omitted completely. Thus, it has 8 segments of snake rather than the traditional 13 colonies. The cartoon appeared along with Franklin's editorial about the "disunited state" of the colonies, and helped make his point about the importance of colonial unity. During that era, there was a superstition that a snake which had been cut into pieces would come back to life if the pieces were put together before sunset. It is also noted that the snake [a rattlesnake] was chosen because it is native to the America's & by nature, does not strike unless provoked..."
I took liberties with an old design originally created by Benjamin Franklin [c. 1754] titled 'Join, Or Die' for an upcoming t-shirt/print show at Fugscreen Studios [July 8th].
Fugscreen Studios
1736 N. Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL
More info: www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=209776239053545
"...'Join, or Die' is a well-known political cartoon, created by Ben Franklin and first published in his Pennsylvania Gazette in 1754. The original publication by the Gazette is the earliest known pictorial representation of colonial union produced by a British colonist in America. It is a woodcut showing a snake severed into eighths, with each segment labeled with the initials of a British American colony or region. New England was represented as one segment, rather than the four colonies it was at that time. In addition, Delaware and Georgia were omitted completely. Thus, it has 8 segments of snake rather than the traditional 13 colonies. The cartoon appeared along with Franklin's editorial about the "disunited state" of the colonies, and helped make his point about the importance of colonial unity. During that era, there was a superstition that a snake which had been cut into pieces would come back to life if the pieces were put together before sunset. It is also noted that the snake [a rattlesnake] was chosen because it is native to the America's & by nature, does not strike unless provoked..."
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Foreground shows where 10's of thousands of people sat. In front of them is the WWII Memorial which was packed. Next is the Reflecting Pool, then the Lincoln Memorial where the Restoring Honor speakers are. Photo taken @ 12:34 PM, August 28, 2010
Please note that many thousands of people were streaming OUT from the rally while many thousands continued to stream in at 12:28 PM [rally began at 10 AM]. The foreground shows where 10's of thousands of people sat. They are on the grounds of the Washington Memorial. In front of them is the WWII Memorial which was packed. Next is the Reflecting Pool, then the Lincoln Memorial where the Restoring Honor speakers are. Photo taken @ 12:28 PM, August 28, 2010
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Gadsden snake. Interesting how history repeats sometimes...
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I took liberties with an old design originally created by Benjamin Franklin [c. 1754] titled 'Join, Or Die' for an upcoming t-shirt/print show at Fugscreen Studios [July 8th].
Fugscreen Studios
1736 N. Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL
More info: www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=209776239053545
"...'Join, or Die' is a well-known political cartoon, created by Ben Franklin and first published in his Pennsylvania Gazette in 1754. The original publication by the Gazette is the earliest known pictorial representation of colonial union produced by a British colonist in America. It is a woodcut showing a snake severed into eighths, with each segment labeled with the initials of a British American colony or region. New England was represented as one segment, rather than the four colonies it was at that time. In addition, Delaware and Georgia were omitted completely. Thus, it has 8 segments of snake rather than the traditional 13 colonies. The cartoon appeared along with Franklin's editorial about the "disunited state" of the colonies, and helped make his point about the importance of colonial unity. During that era, there was a superstition that a snake which had been cut into pieces would come back to life if the pieces were put together before sunset. It is also noted that the snake [a rattlesnake] was chosen because it is native to the America's & by nature, does not strike unless provoked..."
Please note that many thousands of people were streaming OUT from the rally while many thousands continued to stream in at 12:28 PM [rally began at 10 AM]. The foreground shows where 10's of thousands of people sat. They are on the grounds of the Washington Memorial. In front of them is the WWII Memorial which was packed. Next is the Reflecting Pool, then the Lincoln Memorial where the Restoring Honor speakers are. Photo taken @ 12:28 PM, August 28, 2010
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This photo appears on a page in the book DONT TREAD ON US by Mark Karis, forward by Chuck Norris. Published by WND Books 2010. If you are in the photograph please let me know.
NAVAL AIR FACILITY MISAWA, Japan (April 19, 2013) Naval Air Facility Misawa Sailors conduct a formation run, April 19 2013, to commemorate those who lost their lives during the Boston Marathon Bombing. The bombing occurred April 15, 2013, resulting in three casualties and multiple injuries. NAF Misawa is a U.S. naval installation located in northern Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Daniel Sanford)
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My modern approach to the old colonial slogan. Snakeskin typography, people.
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Foreground shows where 10's of thousands of people sat on the grounds of the Washington Memorial. In front of them is the WWII Memorial which was packed. Next is the Reflecting Pool, then the Lincoln Memorial where the Restoring Honor speakers are. Photo taken @ 12:34 PM, August 28, 2010
In December 1775, Benjamin Franklin published an essay in the Pennsylvania Journal under the pseudonym American Guesser in which he suggested that the rattlesnake was a good symbol for the American spirit:
"I recollected that her eye excelled in brightness, that of any other animal, and that she has no eye-lids—She may therefore be esteemed an emblem of vigilance.—She never begins an attack, nor, when once engaged, ever surrenders: She is therefore an emblem of magnanimity and true courage.—As if anxious to prevent all pretensions of quarreling with her, the weapons with which nature has furnished her, she conceals in the roof of her mouth, so that, to those who are unacquainted with her, she appears to be a most defenseless animal; and even when those weapons are shewn and extended for her defense, they appear weak and contemptible; but their wounds however small, are decisive and fatal:—Conscious of this, she never wounds till she has generously given notice, even to her enemy, and cautioned him against the danger of stepping on her.—Was I wrong, Sir, in thinking this a strong picture of the temper and conduct of America?"