Don't Tread On Me Motto

The Don't Tread on Me motto and flag originated on 1775 with the first ships of the Continental Navy. The flag features a superimposed rattlesnake with this motto. The rattlesnake has long been a symbol of resistance to British acts on colonial America. In 2002, the navy ships were ordered to display this flag during the War on Terrorism. To read more about the history and origin of this .