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Details the life of Betsy Ross, a seamtress who lived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the 1770s. Her role in the history of the flag of the United States; Controversy surrounding the claim of her descendants the she was the one who designed and made the first U.S. flag during the War of Independence; Popularity of Betsy Ross.

Focuses on the history of the U.S. flag. Flags that were initially used by various colonies and militias during the War of Independence against Great Britain in the 1770s; Flag used by General George Washington; Act of the Continental Congress that set the design of the U.S. flag.

Comments on the role of Betsy Ross in the history of the U.S. flag. Accounts of Ross role in the making of the first flag of the U.S.; Controversy about the role of Ross.