Gadsden Flag Waves On Top of Union Cavalry

A young woman proudly waves the Gadsden flag over a statue depicting struggling Union soldiers and plunging horses engaged in violent action.

Considered one of the first flags of the United States, the flag was later replaced by the current Stars and Stripes (or Old Glory) flag. Since the Revolution, the Gadsden flag has seen times of reintroduction as both a symbol of American patriotism and as a symbol of disagreement with the government. The Gadsden flag was the most popular display of choice by protesters attending the Tea Party protests.