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Miguel Cortez,
Small Business Owner
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Betsy Ross made the first American flag; Thomas Edison was the sole inventor of the light bulb; or that Teddy Roosevelt charged up San Juan Hill on horseback.
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Sarah Kennedy,
Fashion Model
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Betsy Ross Kit Includes: mop hat, wig, and flag.
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John Carthy,
Gun Shop Sales Assistant
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Betsy Ross and the Statute of Liberty are both at flag raising.
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Josh Hogan,
Commander
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Betsy Ross is generally credited with helping to design and construct the first United States flag, and with being the first to suggest a five-point star instead of the traditional six-point star.
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Ben Werner,
Student Newspaper Editor
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Betsy Ross Flag Girls has agreed to pay $206 K to settle a sexual harassment suit filed by the EEOC on behalf of six women.
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Sveta Romanova,
Intelligence Officer
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A flag maker by the name of Betsy Ross is credited by historians with suggesting the use of five pointed stars and producing the first flag of the new independent union.
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Phuong Nguyen,
Exotic Dancer
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The Legend of Betsy Ross poses the question did Betsy Ross make the first American Flag?
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Paddy McGuinness,
Newsagent
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Betsy Ross (1752-1836) is said to have made the first American Flag for General George Washington.
Betsy Ross, a flag maker of Philadelphia is credited by some historians with having made the first flag and with having suggested that the stars be five pointed.
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Tony Howell,
Skateboarder
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Betsy Ross reportedly sewed the first US flag with hemp thread.
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Jack Crawford,
WWII Veteran
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But Betsy Ross’ flag still flies because a generation of brave men and women willingly died to secure the freedom and independence it represents.
CITIZEN - BETSY ROSS TELLS HER STORY Learn why our flag is important, how to respect the flag, fold the flag and have a flag ceremony.
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