History of the Liberty Cap - From Ancient Phrygia to Modern Day // Updated Audio Version

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The red cap has long been a symbol of liberty and freedom. Many people assume that the Liberty Cap was birthed during the American and French Revolutions, but the truth is that this single piece of clothing has been culturally significant since the beginning of history itself... Read the full transcript on our website hwyn.org
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Funny enough.
A bigger and taller version of the hat was a common headgear for the nobles and royalties of Iran during the Sassanid era.
Sometimes, even the emperor (Shahanshah) granted those of the "to come of status" the hats in order to make their positions officially recognised by the court.

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Its on the coat of arms of Nicaragua

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Russian also have history on Russian red hat

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