Did Betsy Ross Really Make the First American Flag? The well-known story that Ross sewed the country’s first flag at the behest of George Washington may be apocryphal. Read more What Is Flag Day? Discover the history of the annual holiday and check out 13 facts about the American flag ...
Betsy Ross: A Just Sew Story. (History -- Struggle for Freedom)Did Betsy Ross sew the first stars and Stripes? An unbiased look at all historical sources --...Gilmore, Jodie
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IFC Films has purchased North American rights to “The True History of the Kelly Gang,” a historical drama that stars Russell Crowe, Nicholas Hoult, and Charlie Hunnam. The film is premiering at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival and was considered to be one of the hotter proje...
Flag HistoryUSA Flag HistoryThe true history of the American Flag Stars and Stripes has become so cluttered by myth and tradition that the facts are difficult, and in some cases impossible, to establish. For example, it is not certain who designed the Stars and Stripes, who made the first ...
I grew up just north of New York City, went to college in Rhode Island, and have been a transplant to the Midwest since the early 90’s. When I’m not doing genealogy, I’m a flutist and teacher. I felt a tug towards family history when I was a child because of the family belie...
but strong evidence that Ross did in fact make flags for the government includes a receipt for her making "ship's colours" for the Pennsylvania Navy in May 1777, as well as one large garrison flag for the troops on "Mud Island Battery," better known in history as Fort Mud or Fort Miff...
Is Betsy Eads the Betsy Ross of today? With Christ’s help and the courage of the truth Docs. humans will survive this Satanic-government attempted take-down of God’ creation. Reply Linus Brown 02/04/2023 • Karen Kingston, Dr Kory, Dr Malone, Dr Eads are not welcome on Trump’...