Dec 15, 2020
Today on the Resistance Library Podcast Dave and Sam discuss the
Sons of Liberty, a group of patriots who were the biggest
supporters of the American Revolution.
The Sons of Liberty flag is very meaningful to us, as it’s the flag
that inspired the backdrop of our logo. Its origins go back to
1765, when a secretive group of patriots known as
“the
Loyal Nine” was formed – the group behind the original Boston Tea
Party. The flag was then known as
“the
Rebellious Stripes” and it was banned by the British king, the
highest endorsement the Crown could give.
The Sons of Liberty were perhaps the most radical group of American
patriots during the pre-Revolutionary period, but the
true
Sons of Liberty had a relatively short lifespan. They were formed
in response to the Stamp Act of 1765 and disbanded when the Act was
repealed. Still, the name lived on as a popular brand name for the
biggest firebrands of the American Revolution.
Many of the members of the true Sons of Liberty are American
legends who need no introduction. Samuel Adams. John Hancock.
Patrick Henry. Paul Revere. Even Benedict Arnold counted himself
among their number. It’s unclear whether the original Sons of
Liberty were a clandestine organization with an official membership
or just a rallying point for anyone who opposed the Stamp Act.
Ultimately, it doesn’t matter. The unified identity of opposition
to the Crown was the organization, whether it was official or
not.
The motto of the Sons of Liberty was a simple phrase known to
virtually every American:
“No
taxation without representation.” While its origins are largely
shrouded in mystery and lacking firm documentation, many experts
agree that, to the extent that it was an organization with members,
it was founded by none other than famous rabble rouser Samuel
Adams.
You can read the full article “The
Sons of Liberty Flag: How a Group of American Patriots Led the
Colonies to Rebellion” at Ammo.com.
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