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100 1 _aReigart, J. Franklin
_q(John Franklin),
_d1813-1884
245 1 4 _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
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFlags -- United States
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51088
999 _c91926
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