Betsy Ross

but Betsy Ross was the first to make it. In this report, we will be going into detail of the design of the U. S Flag, Symbols of the flag, and the history of the flag. The flag is not only a symbol of freedom, but a beacon of hope. Design of the flag It is said to be that the first American flag was designed by Francis Hopkins but that it was created by Betsy Ross but there's few evidence to back that up. The first flag consisted of 13 stripes and 13 stars and it was also named the “Betsy…

Elizabeth Griscom was born on New Year's day 1752. Known as Betsy to family and companions, she was the eighth of seventeen youngsters destined for Rebecca and Samuel Griscom. They lived in Philadelphia. Being solid/steadfast Quakers, they were exceptionally traditionalist. Betsy was totally instructed at a companion's Quaker school. It was in this Quaker school that she figured out how to upholster. With her parent's consent, Betsy turned into an unpracticed specialist in the upholstery shop of…

states. And like tell a story like about the flag of the united states and you could tell a good story about the flag. The story originated in 1870,when Betdyś grandson, william J. and years later the legend appeared in a book an the flag, of the Betsy Ross Memorial Association was formed. At the outset of the Revolution, the regiments of the 13 original states, and the a blue canton containing 50 stars, representing the 50 states of the Union. The flag was adopted on 14,1777, replacing a…

June 14th, 1777, the first ever American flag was created with 13 white stars and 13 white and red stripes. The 13 stars symbolized the first 13 states in the U.S.A., also known as the 13 colonies. This flag was created by Elizabeth Griscom Ross, also known as Betsy, a seamstress who lived in Philadelphia. This was the official American flag for 18 years, until April 30th, 1795. On July 4th, 1912, the 48th star was added to the American flag. The amount of stars on the flag increased…

The Flag of Freedom and Liberty/ what I see in and outside the flag When I look at the flag I see the colors and all the stripes and stars, but why are their 50 stars and 13 red and white stripes? Well the 50 stars represent the 50 states of the united states and the 13 red and white stripes represent the 13 original colonies who create the united states in 1776. Something else I see is the colors why did they use the colors red white and blue? Because the color red means courage, white means…

was established in the heart of Philadelphia in 1719, this was just 24 years after the Christ Church was built. The Burial Ground is the final resting place of many famous Americans such as Benjamin Franklin, Joseph Hewes, Francis Hopkinson, George Ross, and Dr. Benjamin Rush. Over 5,000 people rest in this famous graveyard, but only 1,400 graves still stand today. All of the others have been destroyed because of rot and erosion. This site is famous partly because Benjamin Franklin is buried…

Stars, stripes, freedom, religious views. What can an American be described as? The American flag is a symbol for America because it represents The United States of America, the thirteen stripes represent the thirteen colonies. Also, the fifty stars on the flag are to represent the fifty states. American citizens use the flag while reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. The flag also is in honor when the Star Spangled Banner is being played at? On the Fourth of July. I believe that the American flag…

articles in photograph from from that era. This site also has a number of articles written in current day that discuss historic events such as the Boston Tea Party and colonial life. Buckley, James & O’brien,, John. Who was Betsy Ross? Penguin Group. 2014. Print Betsy Ross was an important influence during the American Revolution. This story explores her life and tells us the true story behind the making of the first American Flag. It digs deeper into her life and how she contributed during…

American Neoclassical painter, John Trumbull was commissioned in 1820 to paint, “Surrender of Lord Cornwallis.” This is one of the two paintings on this subject matter. The painting was placed in 1826. One of the first things you notice are the black clouds of smoke concluding the final campaign, which drove the surrender of the British at Yorktown, Virginia in 1781 after eight years of war; thereby, ending the Revolutionary War making America a free and independent nation. Cornwallis was…

the American flag , is the national flag of the United States of America . Nicknames for the flag include : The Stars and Stripes , Old Glory , and The Star-Spangled Banner . During the uprising against the British , George Washington requested Betsy Ross to sew a flag so that it could motivate his troops morale . In June 14 , 1777 , it became the first flag of United States of America . The flag of USA has two parts . First one is a small part at the top left corner on a blue background . The…