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Gadsden Flag

snake illustration
The Gadsden Flag was first flown in 1775, the same year the revolutionary war began.
Map of east coat with pins

The I3 segments of the snake represent the I3 original colonies. It warned colonists that they would have to join together, or die separately.

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don't tread on me
flag and illustration of don't tread on me
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Gen Gadsden portrait
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white flag

Waving a white flag means “I Surrender!”

Courant
Portrait of Ben Franklin
map of Boston

Benjamin Franklin was born here in I707.

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Drawing of Ben Franklin
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kite twine
stack of photos
people holding yellow umbrellas
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