The Appeal to Heaven flag was designed by Colonel Joseph Reed, who served as the personal secretary to George Washington. Originally commissioned for use on six military cruiser ships, the flag was adopted on October 21, 1775. It became the official Massachusetts navy flag in 1776.
Long used on merchant ships, the flag featured an eastern white pine and soon signified colonial resistance to Britain. General Washington chose the tree as a further symbol of independence. He believed that although the colonists were going against a tremendous military force, an even greater power sustained them. They could directly appeal to heaven without an intercessor.
The Appeal to Heaven flag draws its meaning from the British philosopher John Locke’s "Second Treatise on Civil Government." Written in 1690, the work was a collection of two treatises refuting the belief in the divine rights of monarchs.
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.: Made with 100% ring-spun cotton
.: Heavy fabric (6.1 oz/yd² (206.8 g/m²))
.: All custom heavyweight t-shirts come with a relaxed fit
.: Sewn-in twill label
.: Direct-to-Film (DTF) print
.: The Comfort Colors 6030 uses OEKO-TEX certified low-impact dyes
