• Ivory Comfort Colors t-shirt featuring “250 Years of Oppression 1776–2026” with a distressed American flag and a list of historical injustices, styled as a statement piece for America’s 250 year anniversary
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  • Ivory Comfort Colors t-shirt featuring “250 Years of Oppression 1776–2026” with a distressed American flag and a list of historical injustices, styled as a statement piece for America’s 250 year anniversary
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  • May include: Two t-shirts in pepper and chili colors featuring the text 250 Years of Oppression 1776-2026 with a United States flag graphic and a list of historical events. The shirt features include super soft, relaxed fit, 100% cotton, pre-shrunk, machine washable, and sustainable.
  • May include: A blue jean colored t-shirt featuring the white text 250 YEARS OF OPPRESSION 1776 - 2026, a graphic of an American flag, and a list of historical events including Slavery, Gerrymandering, Trail of Tears, and Mass Incarceration.
  • May include: A navy blue short-sleeve t-shirt featuring the white text 250 YEARS OF OPPRESSION 1776 - 2026, a graphic of the American flag, and a list of historical events including Slavery, Jim Crow, and Mass Incarceration in white font.
  • May include: A chili red t-shirt featuring the white text 250 YEARS OF OPPRESSION 1776 - 2026, a graphic of a distressed American flag, and a list of historical events including Slavery, Jim Crow, Redlining, and Mass Incarceration in white font.
  • May include: A white t-shirt featuring the text 250 YEARS OF OPPRESSION 1776 - 2026, a distressed American flag graphic, and a list of historical events including Slavery, Jim Crow, and the A.I.D.S. Crisis, with a dark brown cord necklace resting on top.
  • May include: A charcoal gray t-shirt featuring the white text 250 YEARS OF OPPRESSION, a distressed American flag graphic, the years 1776 - 2026, and a list of historical events including Slavery, Jim Crow, and Mass Incarceration printed in white.
  • May include: A size guide chart for a Comfort Colors 1717 unisex t-shirt. The chart lists sizes S through 4XL with corresponding chest and length measurements in inches and centimeters. A white t-shirt is shown with arrows indicating chest and length.
  • May include: A rectangular white sign with rounded corners featuring the text QUALITY GUARANTEE, followed by a message about replacements or refunds for defects. The sign includes a cartoon lightning bug, a pointing hand illustration, and the text On with the show! against a soft, abstract, multi-colored background.
  • May include: A white informational sign with a cartoon pillbug character in the corner. The text reads: ABOUT OUR PRODUCTS, Creative Process, Print on Demand, and Batch Creations, detailing design methods, printing, and production for shop items.
  • May include: A white rectangular shop policy sign with black text detailing returns, exchanges, refunds, cancellations, and lost mail. The sign features a pointing hand graphic at the top left and a cartoon insect character at the bottom right.
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America's Birthday Tshirt - 250 Years of Oppression, 4th of July Resistance Shirt, Social Justice Tee, Gift for Leftist Political Activist

Rebecca

Designed by Rebecca

Owner of ProfessorPillbug

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What to know

Materials

Cotton

Made to Order

Yes

Mark America’s 250 year birthday with a shirt that challenges the narrative. This “250 Years of Oppression” tee pairs the 1776–2026 milestone with a powerful list of historical injustices, making it a bold 4th of July protest statement. Perfect for activists, progressives, and anyone using this anniversary to reflect, resist, and spark conversation.

The list on the shirt reads:
Slavery
Gerrymandering
Trail of Tears
Sand Creek Massacre
Jim Crow
Redlining
Chinese Exclusion Act
Women’s Suffrage
Blair Mountain
Banana Wars
Tuskegee Experiment
Internment Camps
Stonewall
Vietnam
Kent State
Cuba
Mass Incarceration
Trickle Down Economics
A.I.D.S. Crisis
Billionaires
Glass Ceiling
Capitalism
Trans Erasure
I.C.E.

👉 ABOUT THE COMFORT COLORS SHIRTS

Professor Pillbug presents the “Comfort Colors 1717” garment-dyed t-shirt, made from 100% ring-spun cotton. This durable, soft-washed tee features a relaxed fit, double-needle stitching, and no side seams to maintain its shape. Weighing 6.1 oz/yd², it offers comfort in casual and semi-formal settings, with a classic crew neckline for easy accessorizing. The pre-shrunk fabric ensures a reliable fit, available in various sizes. Each shirt includes a signature sewn-in twill label and is ethically produced using US cotton, adhering to sustainable practices through the US Cotton Trust Protocol.

👉 CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), Do not bleach, Tumble dry: low heat, Iron, steam or dry: low heat, Do not dryclean

👉 SHOP POLICIES

🐞 Quality Guarantee

We want you to love your purchase. If there is ever a printing issue or defect, just send us a photo and we’ll make it right with a replacement or refund. No need to return it. No fuss. No stress. Please reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns. We reply faster than a lightning bug!

🐞 Returns, Exchanges, Refunds

Because of our print on demand process, we can't take returns or exchanges if you decide you don’t like the size or color. But, if the mailman has been playing football with your package or it arrived with the wrong design, we'll happily replace it or refund your cash. Just snap a pic so we can see the damage or oopsie.

🐞 Cancellations

If you're having second thoughts and want to cancel your order, give us a holler within an hour of placing it, and we'll see if we can refund it. We can't guarantee it'll be possible since it's printed on demand, but we'll try our best!

🐞 Lost in the Mail

If the tracking on your package says it’s been delivered, but you haven’t actually received it, please wait another 2-3 business days to see if it makes an appearance. If not, reach out to your local post office to see if it is being held there for some reason. After this time, please send me a message and I will have my printer investigate it. If they find that the shipping carrier is at fault, you will receive a free replacement.

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What buyers say

5.0 (3)

“it's epic. feels real soft. the real test is a week from Saturday when i.unfurl it at a July 4th celebration.”

Kevin

Jun 25, 2026

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Price:$24.95+

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    Aug 8-18
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    Not accepted.
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    United States
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    $4.29 to United States, 43215

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5.0

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(3 reviews)

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5 out of 5 stars 5

Kevin Jun 25, 2026

it's epic. feels real soft. the real test is a week from Saturday when i.unfurl it at a July 4th celebration.

Kevin Jun 25, 2026

Response from Rebecca

Excellent 👍

5 out of 5 stars 5

Robin Jun 21, 2026

Great message on the shirt. I can’t wait to wear it! Fast shipping!

Robin Jun 21, 2026

Response from Rebecca

Thank you 😊

5 out of 5 stars 5

LeeAnn May 31, 2026

This shirt is awesome! Love the quality of the shirt and the design is perfect. Thank you!

LeeAnn May 31, 2026

Response from Rebecca

Thank you 😊

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ProfessorPillbug
Rebecca
ProfessorPillbug ·

Kennebunk, Maine

We calculate this number using a recency-weighted average of all ratings, with a rating's value decreasing by half each year to best reflect the current experience. 4.9
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3.1k sales
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Smooth shipping Has a history of shipping on time with tracking.

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Rave reviews Average review rating is 4.8 or higher.

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