Betsy Ross and the American Flag

All Americans have heard the story of Betsy Ross and the first American flag, but how much of that story is real? Join us as we discover the real Betsy and why the truth might be even more interesting than the myth.   Comments or Questions? Or have an idea for future episodes? Email us [email protected] If you're interested in in more information, we find these sources helpful: https://sheroesofhistory.wordpress.com/2014/05/22/betsy-ross/ http://historicphiladelphia.org/betsy-ross-house/what-to-see/ http://historicphiladelphia.org/betsy-ross-house/what-to-see/ For further reading, a sympathetic bio and portrait of early Philadelphia, check out “Betsy Ross and the Making of America” by Marla Miller You're Listening To: Becca Grawl, Rebecca Fachner The Person Responsible for it Sounding Good: Dan King Technical & Admin Work Done During Naptime: Canden Arciniega Intro/Outro Music: Well-Seasoned from Audio Hero