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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

By J. Franklin Reigart
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The author provides an anecdotal history that attributes the creation of the first national flag to a Philadelphia needleworker, drawing on family recollections, personal visits, and contemporary testimonies to reconstruct her life and craft. The narrative combines biographical detail about her sewing trade and clientele with accounts of patriotic activities, songs, and the distribution of flags to volunteers, while emphasizing domestic workmanship, color and design choices, and civic devotion. Much of the argument rests on oral tradition and local records, and the work foregrounds the interplay of private industry, symbolic ornamentation, and public memory in the flag’s early story.

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J. Franklin Reigart

J. Franklin Reigart was an American author known for his work on historical subjects, particularly related to American patriotism and symbolism. His notable book, "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," explores the origins of the U.S. flag and the legendary figure of Betsy Ross. Through his writing, Reigart contributes to the understanding of American history and the cultural significance of its national symbols.

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