02302cam a22003133u 4500 51088 UtSlPG 20260610134156.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 10002234 UtSlPG en iso639-1 CR Reigart, J. Franklin (John Franklin), 1813-1884 The History of the First United States Flag : and the Patriotism of Betsy Ross, the Immortal Heroine That Originated the First Flag of the Union Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-01-31 Produced by Emmy, MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The History of the First United States Flag" by J. Franklin Reigart is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the origins of the first flag of the United States and celebrates the life and patriotism of Betsy Ross, the woman credited with designing and creating the flag. Reigart presents a narrative focused on the significance of the flag as a symbol of American independence and unity during the Revolutionary War. The book chronicles the life of Betsy Ross, her exceptional needlework skills, and her contributions to the American Revolution, especially her role in fabricating the first official U.S. flag featuring thirteen stripes and stars. It details her interactions with prominent figures such as George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams, who commissioned her work. Reigart's text also highlights Ross's character, her Quaker faith, and her commitment to aiding the Continental Army. Through vivid descriptions of her patriotic fervor and creativity, the narrative intertwines folklore and historical facts about the flag's creation and its enduring legacy as a beacon of freedom and national identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Flags -- United States https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51088 91926 91926