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Betsy Ross and the Flag

by Mayer, Jane

Illustrated by Paull, Grace

Highlights the life of the seamstress who is credited with sewing the first American flag that had stars and stripes and relates the events surrounding its design. Discusses flag etiquette.

Publication Date
1952
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Reading level
Upper Elementary
Content warning
None

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Series
Landmark
Subject
History

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