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It was simply a matter of design. This flag often called the "Betsy Ross" flag was adopted as the official flag on 14 June 1977.
George Washington asked Betsy Ross to make the 13 stars in a circle because he wanted it to mean that "no one colony would be more importent then another
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Why is Betsy Ross's house important?
She made the first flag of the United States. It had 13 stars on it instead of 50. The stars made a circle. It was still a red white and blue flag.
Does the Smithsonian have Betsy Ross' flag?
Legend has it that Betsy Ross created the first American flag. It was supposed to have had thirteen stars in a circle to represent the thirteen colonies. Sadly, all the proof of this legend being fact, including the flag itself, has been lost in the many years since the Revolution. Had the original flag survived, it would surely be hanging in the Smithsonian today.
Who was the legendary maker of the first American Flag of stars and stripes?
Betsy Ross
Who was rumored to have created the first American flag?
Betsy Ross is credited with designing and sewing the original Unites States flag with the circle of thirteen stars and the red and white stripes. However, the current 50 star version was designed by Robert Heft for a school project when he was 17.
Which seamstress who made several flags for the revolution?
Betsy Ross is credited with sewing the first 'Stars and Stripes' flag.
