Today - February 16th - marks the 298th anniversary of the Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina, merchant, politician, patriot, and designer of the iconic Gadsden Flag, Christopher Gadsden.
It’s hard to miss the Gadsden Flag these days. Although it sprung back into popular American consciousness when the Tea Party first got its legs, this is a flag with a long and storied history. In fact, the flag is older than the United States itself.
The Gadsden flag is a huge part of our nation's history and it has become a popular symbol of liberty. Let's look at the don't tread on me flag and it's meaning at Ammo.com.