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We have already presented the story behind the JOIN, or DIE image.
And it's impossible to ignore the popular "Don't Tread On Me" rattlesnake flag.
That was born 245 years ago and remains popular today.
First, let's get to know
Christopher Gadsden, the creator of this popular flag. 
Gadsden was a patriot and an important figure in American history.
He is the leader of the secret organization "Sons of Liberty".
(Organization for Freedom from Tax Oppression by the British Empire)
In colonial South Carolina since 1765.
Shortly afterwards, it was approved by
Continental Congress
From the trust of South Carolina people
To have the power to be the Commander of the 1st Military Regiment.
Continental Army District of South Carolina
(1st South Carolina Regiment of Continental Army)
and was appointed as a colonel in the Continental Army.
Of the 13 British colonies in America (Continental Army) 
It is no secret that at that time, before he played a political role,
Gadsden worked his way up the ranks to support himself and his family by becoming a slave trader.
In colonial South Carolina
Until the time has come
Autumn 1775
Battle of Bunker hill
One of the battles of the American Revolutionary War 
The Battle of Bunker Hill , painted by Howard Pyle , 1897.
British Empire occupies Boston.
The capital of the Massachusetts Colony
Fighting against an inexperienced Continental Army
which is stationed in Cambridge, Massachusetts
With supplies running low and unable to feed the troops
of the Continental Army to get through this season.
Including insufficient gunpowder to defeat the British Empire's troops.
Continental Army soldiers
They were ordered to fire only when they saw British soldiers running alive.
Meanwhile, on the other side (1775)
Gadsden played a role in the Continental Congress.
As representative of the Philadelphia Colony, he attended the Second Continental Congress.
Later, a cargo ship returned to Philadelphia.
From a trip to England
The secret message was delivered to the delegates to the 2nd Continental Congress.
The gist is that
The British Empire planned to send a cargo ship to sail to America.
With a huge amount of weapons and gunpowder.
Which is considered an opportunity for the Continental Colonial Army
To plan for looting and exploitation
From the supplies transported by the British Empire to reinforce the force
To carry out this plan of plunder, the 13 colonies needed a navy.
The Continental Parliament therefore urgently signed an agreement to establish
Continental Navy
Come up to take on this mission by collecting all 4 large ships.
Including the cargo ship that brought the message.
And to accomplish this mission, Congress has also established the Marine Corps.
Five companies were raised for use in the war.
Gadsden presented the design concept for the flag to the Continental Congress, which read:
"I want to create a standard that is elegant and majestic.
To the Commander of the Continental Navy
The image in my head is a striking yellow cloth with a rattlesnake in the center.
In a coiled pose ready to attack at any moment.
And the motto that rouses our soldiers is "Don't Tread On Me". 
And it is not to be missed that Gadsden was also a close friend of fellow patriot Benjamin Franklin.
The creators of JOIN, or DIE and the two have collaborated on the design.
The flag for use on ships of the Continental Navy, initiated by Gadsden.
At that moment, Gadsden was appointed
One of the three members of the Marine Corps when the Continental Navy was established.
Every time a warship goes into battle, it is decorated with this flag.
Marines will carry yellow war drums.
Decorated with paintings of rattlesnakes coiled up and ready to fight.
And the Marines shouting "Don't Tread on Me."
True, the text on the flag reads "Don't Tread On Me."
Literally translated, it means "Don't trample on us."
But the significance of the entire flag was noted by Gadsden's close friend.
Benjamin Franklin himself.
1) In the days when we sailed, we never encountered rattlesnakes anywhere else.
Except in the Americas, the rattlesnake is considered the most dangerous animal in this continent.
2) Rattlesnakes have sharp eyesight, which means alertness and never being at ease.
And never take your eyes off the enemy.
3) The Rattlesnake never attacks anyone first, but when it is necessary to fight, it never quits.
It means a heart that is bigger than its size and bravery.
4) The number of bells at the end of the tail represents the 13 colonies in the Americas.
And that was the birth of the glorious yellow war flag, known as "The Gadsden Flag."
According to the designer's surname, Christopher Gadsden
Alongside the origins of the Marine Corps and the Continental Navy
Which became the current United States Navy and United States Marine Corps.
In the opinion of the translator and editor
"Don't Tread On Me" or literally "Don't tread on me"
The real brief implication that Gadsden wanted to convey to his enemies or bystanders
It would be like, "We never intended to harm anyone first. If you dare to step on and insult us, we will see what is good."
Source :
https://www.patriotwood.com/blogs/news/the-true-history-behind-the-gadsden-flag
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gadsden_flag
Article: THE TRUE HISTORY BEHIND THE GADSDEN FLAG
Written and translated by: Teetat Rinchai on October 15, 2020
Compiled by: Ronnakrit " VikinGz " Sripumma on October 15, 2020
