The story behind Betsy Ross and the first American flag as America celebrates 250th birthday
"She did suggest one change though, the flag that they showed her that was drawn on a piece of paper had six-pointed stars and she recommended five-pointed stars because they were easier to make. It was later adopted as the nation’s first official flag after the Continental Congress passed a resolution on June 14, 1777.Lisa Acker Moulter, director of the Betsy Ross House, says the story of Betsy Ross reflects a broader truth about who contributed to America’s founding. Reenactor at the Betsy Ross House (Pete Cuddihy)"It shows that ordinary people can contribute important things to this country as well.
- ▪"She did suggest one change though, the flag that they showed her that was drawn on a piece of paper had six-pointed stars and she recommended five-pointed stars because they were easier to make.
- ▪It was later adopted as the nation’s first official flag after the Continental Congress passed a resolution on June 14, 1777.Lisa Acker Moulter, director of the Betsy Ross House, says the story of Betsy Ross reflects a broader truth about w
- ▪Reenactor at the Betsy Ross House (Pete Cuddihy)"It shows that ordinary people can contribute important things to this country as well.
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Fox News Multimedia Reporters The story behind Betsy Ross and the first American flag as America celebrates 250th birthday The Betsy Ross House in Philadelphia is revisiting the story of how the American flag was created as the US celebrates its 250th year By Pete Cuddihy Fox News Published July 5, 2026 2:56am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Betsy Ross and the making of America's first Flag As America approaches its 250th anniversary, the Betsy Ross House in Philadelphia is revisiting the story of how one of the nation's most iconic symbols may have been created. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! PHILADELPHIA, Penn.
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