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   Who made the first American flag?

   • It wasn’t until a century after the Revolutionary War—in a time of flag fervor—that the Philadelphia seamstress’ story became an urban legend. Although seamstress Betsy Ross is often credited as the maker of the first American flag, there’s no evidence that’s true.

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   Did Betsy Ross make the first American flag?

   • The record shows that on May 29, 1777, the Pennsylvania State Navy Board paid Ross a notable sum for her work making American flags [source: Betsy Ross House ]. Although this doesn't necessarily mean she sewed the first flag, it's clear she was involved in making early American flags. But we haven't yet touched on another facet of this controversy.

   Did Betsy Ross Really Make the First American Flag?

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   Did Betsy Ross need a new flag?

   • Obviously a new flag was needed. According to Betsy Ross's dates and sequence of events, in May the Congressional Committee called upon her at her shop. She finished the flag either in late May or early June 1776. In July, the Declaration of Independence was read aloud for the first time at Independence Hall.

   Betsy Ross and the American Flag - US History

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   Where did the Betsy Ross flag come from?

   • People lined up to see it at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, and the sentimental image became a national obsession. Despite the uncertainty surrounding its origins, this early design of the American flag is known as the Betsy Ross flag.

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2. www.history.com › news › did-betsy-ross-really-makeDid Betsy Ross Really Make the First American Flag?

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   Jul 2, 2014 · The web page explores the legend of Betsy Ross sewing the first flag in 1776 and the possible alternative designers of the Stars and Stripes. It cites historical sources, such as a receipt, a petition and a grandson's account, to support its arguments.

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   An 1851 painting by Ellie Sully Wheeler of Philadelphia displayed Betsy Ross sewing a U.S. flag. The National Museum of American History suggests that the Betsy Ross story first entered into American consciousness about the time of the 1876 Centennial Exposition celebrations.

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5. history.howstuffworks.com › betsy-ross-flagDid Betsy Ross Really Make the First American Flag?

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   Jun 30, 2022 · Did Betsy Ross really make the first American flag? The story of her sewing the flag with George Washington's help is popular, but not well-documented. Learn about the evidence, the alternatives and the controversy surrounding this iconic symbol of the nation.

6. www.britannica.com › biography › Betsy-RossBetsy Ross | Biography, Flag, & Facts | Britannica

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   Apr 4, 2024 · Betsy Ross (born January 1, 1752, Gloucester City, New Jersey [U.S.]—died January 30, 1836, Philadelphia) was an American seamstress who, according to family stories, fashioned and helped design the first flag of the United States.

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7. www.nationalgeographic.com › history › articleBetsy Ross likely didn’t sew the first U.S. flag

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   Jul 1, 2021 · The web page explores the myth and history of Betsy Ross, the Philadelphia seamstress who is often credited with designing and making the first American flag. It reveals that there is no evidence to support this claim and traces the origin and popularity of the legend.

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   Learn how Betsy Ross sewed the first flag for the Continental Army in 1776, based on a design by George Washington. Find out the historical context and significance of the flag and its stars and stripes.