A Liberty pole is a tall flagstaff planted in the ground, often surmounted by an ensign or a liberty cap (see Phrygian cap). The Phrygian cap or Liberty cap is a soft conical cap with the top pulled forward, worn by the inhabitants of Phrygia, a region of central Anatolia in antiquity. ...
A liberty pole was often erected in town squares during the American revolution (Newport, RI, Concord MA, Savannah, GA, New York City, NY). When an ensign was raised (usually red), it would be a calling for the Sons of Liberty or townspeople to meet and vent or express their views regarding the British rule. The pole was known to be a symbol of dissent against Great Britain. Before the Revolution: The 13 colonies are in red, the pink area was claimed by Great Britain after the French and Indian War, and the orange region was claimed by Spain. ... For the political magazine, see Dissent Magazine For the G8 protest group, see Dissent (network) Dissent is the sentiment of non-agreement with the majority, or the leader, of a group to which the dissenter is supposed to belong or to obey. ...
The symbol is also apparent in many seals and coat of arms as a sign of liberty, freedom, and independence. A modern coat of arms is derived from the medi val practice of painting designs onto the shield and outer clothing of knights to enable them to be identified in battle, and later in tournaments. ...
Civil liberty, exemption from arbitrary interference with person, opinion, or property, on the part of the government under which one lives, and freedom to take part in modifying that government or its laws.
Liberty party, the party, in the American Revolution, which favored independence of England; in more recent usage, a party which favored the emancipation of the slaves.
Libertypole, a tall flagstaff planted in the ground, often surmounted by a liberty cap.
From my various readings, the LibertyPole was usually located in the town square, consisted of a tall straight pole sometimes over 100 feet in height, which served as a central meeting place for townsfolk, and also served as a symbol of resistance to the British.
For example, in Englewood, New Jersey, in 1776, a libertypole was erected with a "Liberty Cap" to celebrate the repeal of the Stamp Act.
The "Liberty Cap" was a soft, limp, red, close-fitting cap which was worn on the head of representations of the goddess of liberty.
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