The Sons of Liberty flag is very meaningful to Ammo.com as its 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: No Taxation Without Representation"
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 They were formed in response to the Stamp Act of 1765 and disbanded when the Act was repealed.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. Its 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 doesnt 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.
Continue reading
The Sons of Liberty Flag: How a Group of American Patriots Led the Colonies to Rebellion at
Ammo.com.
