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_aReigart, J. Franklin _q(John Franklin), _d1813-1884 |
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_aThe History of the First United States Flag : _band the Patriotism of Betsy Ross, the Immortal Heroine That Originated the First Flag of the Union |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2016 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2016-01-31 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Emmy, MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"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.) | ||
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| 653 | _aFlags -- United States | ||
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