Stories Behind Benjamin Franklin, Join or Die & Don’t Tread on Me
Benjamin Franklin was a civic activist, politician, statesman, author and printer, satirist, theorist, inventor, scientist, and most importantly, one of the Founding Fathers of America. For those who just do not know, good old Ben was quite an eccentric by all means, but a great individual with united freedom in mind.
Did you know that Ben had a small obsession with rattlesnakes? Ever heard that Benjamin Franklin wanted the symbol of America to be something other than a Bald Eagle? For these answers and more visit Benjamin Franklin: Rattlesnakes & Wild Turkey.
Don’t Tread on Me has been deep within true American blood since it’s creation. The flag that gave this symbol a meaning to many has an interesting tale behind it. Where did Don’t Tread on Me first come to light for the Americans during the 1700′s? Who first created it other than the guy the history books lead many to believe? You can find this and more by visiting Don’t Tread on Me
Now for something completely different…
China has a problem with America, or so through the media it seems. First China ships “did not like” American ships near them. Then China says it “hates America” over the stimulus since it lowers the dollar. China had some words lately, and they do not seem comfortably warm with America, just simmer to boil. Fox News Live delivers news surrounding these daily unfolding events.
