liberty pole
Also called liberty tree .American History. a pole or tree, often with a liberty cap or a banner at the top, usually located on a village green or in a market square, used by the Sons of Liberty in many colonial towns as a symbol of protest against British rule and around which anti-British rallies were held.
a tall flagpole, traditionally with a liberty cap at the top, serving as a symbol of liberty.
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They sailed away, leaving their flag still floating from the top of the liberty pole.
The Story of the Thirteen Colonies | H. A. (Hlne Adeline) GuerberThen they destroyed a quantity of flour, cut down the liberty-pole, and set fire to the courthouse.
The Story of American History | Albert F. BlaisdellAt this place there is a liberty pole set up by some of the brethren.
William Clayton's Journal | William ClaytonAgainst Fayette two bills were found; one for misdemeanor in raising the liberty pole in Uniontown.
Albert Gallatin | John Austin StevensThis was the first liberty pole planted in that state—the first meeting that was held on that subject.
Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution | L. Carroll Judson
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