Betsy Ross Myth
The legend of Betsy Ross designing the first American flag is largely a myth, created over a century after the fact by her descendants. While she was indeed a flag maker, other women in Philadelphia also contributed to flag production. The 13-star flag evolved through various designs during the Revolutionary War, and the official flag in combat made its debut at the siege of Fort Stanwix in 1777.In this clip
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