| − | The name ''Sons of Liberty'' was first used by Isaac Barre, in a speech in Parliament opposing the [[Stamp Act]].<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=PqZcY9z3Vn4C&pg=PA36|title=The Siege of Boston|author=Allen French|date=1911|pages=}}</ref> Originally, the group was known as [[The Loyal Nine]]. The ''Sons'' would sometimes meet at the [[Green Dragon Tavern]] | + | The name ''Sons of Liberty'' was first used by Isaac Barre, in a speech in Parliament opposing the [[Stamp Act]].<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=PqZcY9z3Vn4C&pg=PA36|title=The Siege of Boston|author=Allen French|date=1911|pages=}}</ref> Originally, the group was known as [[The Loyal Nine]]. The ''Sons'' would sometimes meet at the [[Green Dragon Tavern]]. The ''Sons'' adopted a flag which it called the ''Rebellious Stripes'', first consisting of nine vertical stripes(after the Loyal Nine) that were alternating red and white. Later, the ''Sons'' used a flag consisting of thirteen horizontal red and white stripes that was also seen for use as a Navy ensign. |