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September 05, 2002Starting 9/11, the U.S. Navy says "Don't Tread on Me!"
U.S.Navy hoists the First Navy Jack for the War We erred yesterday in saying U.S. Navy vessels would be flying the Gadsden Flag, which depicts a coiled rattlesnake on a yellow background with the motto DONT [sic] TREAD ON ME. In fact, the ships will fly the First Navy Jack, on which the rattlesnake is slithering across a field of 13 red and white stripes. FoundingFathers.info has a copy of the Navy declaration: "The temporary substitution of this Jack represents an historic reminder of the nation's and Navy's origin and will to persevere and triumph." Anchors Aweigh, Navy! We love ya! 
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