The Legend of Betsy Ross

Stuff You Should Know

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Society & Culture

4.6 • 79.3K Ratings

🗓️ 24 January 2019

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Summary

Betsy Ross is an American icon to many, the seamstress who sewed the first U.S. flag because of a personal commission from George Washington. But is it true? Sort of. Learn all about this fascinating story today.

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