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LoC No.: 17010994
Title:
Did Betsey Ross Design the Flag of the United States of America?
Publication of the Scottsville Literary Society
Alternate Title: Did Betsy Ross Design the Flag of the United States of America?
Note: Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "Did Betsey Ross Design the Flag of the United States of America?" by Franklin Hanford is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the origins of the American flag and specifically investigates the legend surrounding Betsey Ross, who is often credited with its design. Hanford analyzes historical evidence and various accounts that contribute to the mythology of Ross as the flag's creator. In the book, Hanford critically examines the claims that Betsey Ross was responsible for designing and making the first American flag after a supposed visit from George Washington and others in 1776. He dissects numerous historical writings, offers biographical details about Ross, and scrutinizes the anecdotal nature of evidence supporting her involvement. The author concludes that while Ross was a talented seamstress who produced flags, there is no definitive proof that she designed or created the flag as we know it today. Instead, he asserts that the true origins of the Stars and Stripes remain unclear, emphasizing that the narrative surrounding Ross is more folklore than fact. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hanford, Franklin, 1844-
EBook No.: 51089
Published: Jan 31, 2016
Downloads: 76
Language: English
Subject: Flags -- United States
Subject: Ross, Betsy, 1752-1836
LoCC: History: Heraldry
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 17010994
Title:
Did Betsey Ross Design the Flag of the United States of America?
Publication of the Scottsville Literary Society
Alternate Title: Did Betsy Ross Design the Flag of the United States of America?
Note: Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Emmy, MWS and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Did Betsey Ross Design the Flag of the United States of America?" by Franklin Hanford is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the origins of the American flag and specifically investigates the legend surrounding Betsey Ross, who is often credited with its design. Hanford analyzes historical evidence and various accounts that contribute to the mythology of Ross as the flag's creator. In the book, Hanford critically examines the claims that Betsey Ross was responsible for designing and making the first American flag after a supposed visit from George Washington and others in 1776. He dissects numerous historical writings, offers biographical details about Ross, and scrutinizes the anecdotal nature of evidence supporting her involvement. The author concludes that while Ross was a talented seamstress who produced flags, there is no definitive proof that she designed or created the flag as we know it today. Instead, he asserts that the true origins of the Stars and Stripes remain unclear, emphasizing that the narrative surrounding Ross is more folklore than fact. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hanford, Franklin, 1844-
EBook No.: 51089
Published: Jan 31, 2016
Downloads: 76
Language: English
Subject: Flags -- United States
Subject: Ross, Betsy, 1752-1836
LoCC: History: Heraldry
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.