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LoC No.: 10002234
Title:
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
Credits:
Produced by Emmy, MWS and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Reigart, J. Franklin (John Franklin), 1813-1884
EBook No.: 51088
Published: Jan 31, 2016
Downloads: 170
Language: English
Subject: Flags -- United States
LoCC: History: Heraldry
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 10002234
Title:
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
Credits:
Produced by Emmy, MWS and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Reigart, J. Franklin (John Franklin), 1813-1884
EBook No.: 51088
Published: Jan 31, 2016
Downloads: 170
Language: English
Subject: Flags -- United States
LoCC: History: Heraldry
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.