“Rebellious Stripes”: The Flag That United the Colonies Against Tyranny

By turning the British East India Company flag, which had horizontal stripes, on its head and removing the “King’s Colours” (the Union Jack), the Sons of Liberty created a powerful emblem of rebellion.

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“Rebellious Stripes Flag”