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The First Navy Jack flag consists of a rattlesnake, superimposed across 13 horizontal alternating red and white stripes with the motto "DONT TREAD ON ME". The jack was first employed by Commodore Esek Hopkins in the fall of 1775 as he readied the continental navy in the Delaware River. His signal for the whole fleet to engage the enemy was the striped jack and ensign flown at their proper places.
On the 31st of May, 2002, the Secretary of the Navy has directed all US naval ships to fly the First Navy Jack for the duration of the war on terrorism, beginning September 11, 2002 (Patriot Day.)
The First Navy Jack flag is now listed under Military.CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE FIRST NAVY JACK FLAG NOW