DETAILS: Original pinback button issued by the Revolutionary Communist Student Brigade (RCYB) flaunting the groups victory in court for having burned the American flag. Circa 1979. Reads "Whatcha Gonna Do 'Bout Us?". The group was known for their charged protests where they would peacefully push the limits of the law. In this case it was burning the flag. measures 2 1/4" inches. Rare.   



BACKGROUND: The Revolutionary Communist Student Brigade (RCYB) was a radical left wing Marxist Lenninist organization led by Gregory Lee "Joey" Johnson. During the 1984 Republican National Convention in Dallas, Johnson burned the United States flag to protest the policies of the Reagan Administration. Johnson was arrested and convicted, but had his conviction overturned on appeal. The State of Texas then pursued the case all the way to the Supreme Court. In Texas v. Johnson, a five-justice majority of the court held that Johnson’s act of flag burning was protected speech under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. In an ironic twist, the courts strongly worded decision was written by conservative Justice Anthony Scalia. Many commentators have noted that although the ultra conservative Scalia and the radical communist Johnson disagreed on almost everything, they could still agree on something as important as freedom of speech.


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For other original left wing political pins be certain to visit our ebay store. We carry an extensive selection of political buttons from progressive groups, activists and causes from the 1950's and 1970's. 

Oxxbridge Galleries was founded in 1987 and specializes in vintage paper items with a particular focus on counter culture and progressive left wing materials. We are one of the few retailers in the country that regularly deals in such political groups. We are always adding to our online inventory. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. You will be pleased by the friendliness and knowledge of our staff.