Gadsden Flag Flies Over Jekyll Island  

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A flagpole sits atop the Jekyll Island Club's turret, as reflected in the Club's logo:

Normally, the flag flying from the pole is a pale blue flag with the crest of the Jekyll Island Club. Such was the case on the day the Freedom Movement arrived at the Club. 

Thursday evening over 70 JIP attendees joined together for dinner in the Club Ballroom. Each dinner table was designated as representing one of the 13 original colonies casting their votes for Independence as the original Continental Congress in 1776.  Playing the role of the historic Continental Congress' first President, John Hancock, Michael Badnarik convened a mock roll call from each state. Each table had a person represent one of the historic founding fathers and improvised what they may have said during such a roll call. 

With so many keen students of American history in the room, a plethora of knowledge shared at each table as the designated spokesperson prepared their remarks. Many humorous insights were spoken and the room was full of laughter, pounding fists and cheering as each state committed itself to the principles of freedom via the Declaration of Independence.

A short essay was read by Jan Graber explaining how Benjamin Franklin had the Declaration reprinted in multiple languages and shipped to every corner of the globe. As history documents, although the vote for Independence had been decided, no one would step up to sign such a revolutionary document until John Hancock took the first initiative. Badnarik, in his role as Hancock, mock signed the document boldly proclaiming, "There, that ought to be large enough for King George to see without his spectacles."  

Later that evening, by some chance happening, the tattered and worn Jekyll Island Club flag was lowered and the "Gadsden Flag", aka "Don't Tread on Me" flag was put in its place. The next morning meeting attendees were greeted in the courtyard with the Gadsden flag fluttering in the wind, hoisted high atop the Victorian era turret.

This was a most inspiring and motivating gesture, especially considering that Ben Bernanke, chairman of the private banking cartel known as the Federal Reserve, had convened his own conference at Jekyll Island just the previous week.

The "Gadsden Flag" named after Colonel Christopher Gadsden of South Carolina, was first flown early in 1776 by Commodore Esek Hopkins of Rhode Island, first Commander-in-chief of the Continental Fleet. Its inscription represented a warning by the colonists to the British.

Actually, two Gadsden flags were flown over the Club, one at a time. During the Freedom Movement's closing ceremony one of those was presented to G. Edward Griffin, the other to Bob Schulz.  

Continental Congress 2009: November 9 thru 24 

Beyond the timely relevance of such an effort, the two day meeting focused on gaining input about, and support for, the concept of convening a modern day Continental Congress "to document The People's record of our Constitutional crisis and develop a viable, cohesive set of PEACEFUL activist strategies to cure the cancer of despotism that now threatens the nation."

Since last December, We The People Foundation has been promoting CC2009 as a viable project framework worthy of support.  "The greatest governing documents ever given to mankind are here in America -- our Declaration of Independence, our Constitution our Bill of Rights.  Unless our People stand by them and ensure they are realized and followed by holding our elected officials accountable, they become pieces of paper subject to our whim and the crisis of the moment," said Schulz.  "Our Constitution is not a menu from which to pick and choose.  Every part is connected to the others.  If one part is ignored or violated, it impacts all the others parts.  The American people are waking up now to what is taking place and are beginning to see clearly what is at stake, not only for America, but for the Rights of Free Men in this world," he concluded. 

"If Liberty is lost in America, it will be lost everywhere. I believe the American people will not allow it to happen. The Continental Congress will be the appropriate setting to put the facts before all our citizens and the world to consider."

November 9 through 24, 2009 was announced at the Jekyll Island meeting as the date for CC 2009. 

The location for CC 2009 is still undecided. Negotiations are continuing with facilities located at Bretton Woods, NH; Colonial Williamsburg, VA; Philadelphia, PA; St. Charles, Il; and Oconomowoc, WI.   Suggestions on other locations can be sent to us by email at bob@givemeliberty.org 

New Silver Round: Commemorating CC 2009

To commemorate the historic CC 2009 event, the American Open Currency Standard has produced a stunning hand-crafted one-ounce Round of .999 Silver, honoring The Constitution and the proposed Congress.

To support the historic Jekyll Island event, a donation was made of 40 silver rounds to We The People Foundation. WTP in turn chose to pass the gift along to those volunteers who worked so long and hard toward the success of the Jekyll Island event. 

Special Thanks  

Patriotic presentations were strategically scheduled throughout the two day event. A tremendous amount of research and resources went into the selection and production of each. We give a very special thanks to Jan Graber and the OLD DOMINION SOCIETY, Judith Whitmore and STAND UP AND SING FOR AMERICA and Harry McKay aka Patrick Henry. 

Besides their immense enjoyment of the patriotic presentations, the Freedom Movement Leaders, their spouses and all others attending the event felt very much at ease under the watchful gaze of a group of seven extraordinarily courteous and professional men and women who provided top-notch security services and who were also alert and quick to attend to other assistance of one kind or another. We extend a very special thanks to them and to their leader and organizer, Dr. Bob Frady.

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