Previews + Extras
The Gadsden Flag Preview
S1 E3 - 32s
In this episode, viewers will discover how the “Don’t Tread on Me” flag, once a potent symbol of independence, has been co-opted by a variety of Americans over its long history.
Flags and Meaning in America
S1 E3 - 4m 7s
Flags are clearly an important part of what it means to be an American. But why is that? Why do we care so much about a piece of cloth?
Flags 101 - The Gadsden Flag
S1 E3 - 2m 57s
After The Boston Tea Party, the British decide to blockade Boston Harbor, marking the first signs of real hostilities between the colonies and England. So in 1775, when the Continental Congress decided to form a navy to protect trade, a flag with a coiled snake, prepared to strike, served as the perfect symbol to fly aboard its ships.
Standing Against Tyranny
S1 E3 - 1m 27s
"I think the word patriot has been so perverted, particularly since January 6th. A patriot is somebody that's tearing up the capitol? No. For me, patriotism is somebody that believes in the fundamental basics of democracy and the republic, and will defend it and defend the rights of people they disagree with." - Former U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger on how he defines true patriotism.
The Gadsden Flag in Combat Abroad
S1 E3 - 33s
"For us it was this symbol, moving out into enemy territory: 'Don't tread on me.' But during that tour, it really took on a different meaning."
- Sergeant First Class Joe Morrisey served in Afghanistan as a member of the First Platoon.
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