“General of the Continental Army, George Washington appeared on Mrs. Ross's doorstep around the first of June, 1776, with two representatives of Congress, Colonel Ross and Robert Morris” (Legend of Betsy Ross). Betsy was requested by George Washington to make the First American Flag. Also at the age of 21, she eloped across the Delaware River to Gloucester, New Jersey. After all of this Betsy has been gifted with a Philadelphia bridge named in her honor. The story of Betsy Ross is incredible with her family, making the first American flag, and why not all people thought she made the American Flag.
“For eight hours a day she was taught reading, writing, and sewing. After completing her schooling, Betsy's father apprenticed her to a local upholsterer” (A Brief Biography of Betsy Ross).
First of all, Betsy and her family had some good times and some bad. Betsy was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on January 1, 1752. Her parents were Rebecca James Griscom, and Samuel Griscom. She was born in the fourth-generation of America. She …show more content…
Not all people thought she made the American Flag. Well, there is many other people that could have made the flag. Like, Margaret Manny, who is also credited with creating the flag. There is also Rebecca Young, Anne King and Cornelia Bridges, all who were known for flag making. Also, the flag maker could be William Barrett, Hugh Stewart, Francis Hopkinson or William. All of these people were involved with flags in one way or another. There are a few other facts to take into consideration. First, there is no evidence that Ross and Washington knew each other, or that Washington ever visited Ross. Second, the flag is never mentioned at all, in any letters by any member of the Continental Congress in 1776, in fact, there is no mention of a flag by anyone in that year. When the Congress issued the Flag Resolution in 1777, a full year after the supposed Ross Flag was
“For eight hours a day she was taught reading, writing, and sewing. After completing her schooling, Betsy's father apprenticed her to a local upholsterer” (A Brief Biography of Betsy Ross).
First of all, Betsy and her family had some good times and some bad. Betsy was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on January 1, 1752. Her parents were Rebecca James Griscom, and Samuel Griscom. She was born in the fourth-generation of America. She …show more content…
Not all people thought she made the American Flag. Well, there is many other people that could have made the flag. Like, Margaret Manny, who is also credited with creating the flag. There is also Rebecca Young, Anne King and Cornelia Bridges, all who were known for flag making. Also, the flag maker could be William Barrett, Hugh Stewart, Francis Hopkinson or William. All of these people were involved with flags in one way or another. There are a few other facts to take into consideration. First, there is no evidence that Ross and Washington knew each other, or that Washington ever visited Ross. Second, the flag is never mentioned at all, in any letters by any member of the Continental Congress in 1776, in fact, there is no mention of a flag by anyone in that year. When the Congress issued the Flag Resolution in 1777, a full year after the supposed Ross Flag was