Rooted in the spirit of the Revolution and the resolve of the frontier, the Defend the Republic design pays tribute to the citizens who have always stood between freedom and tyranny. The eagle and crossed rifles evoke the timeless courage of those who answered their nation’s call, from Lexington to Normandy to today. The phrase “a republic, if you can keep it” was spoken by Benjamin Franklin after the Constitutional Convention, a reminder that the American experiment survives only through vigilance and virtue. Printed on premium soft cotton, this shirt is for those who carry pride in country and duty in heart.