Betsy Ross
American upholsterer who was credited by her relatives with making the first American flag / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Betsy Ross (January 1, 1752 ā January 30, 1836) is widely known as making the first American flag.[1][2] There is, however, no evidence that the story is true.[3]
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Betsy Ross | |
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Born | Elizabeth Griscom (1752-01-01)January 1, 1752 |
Died | January 30, 1836(1836-01-30) (aged 84) |
Resting place | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Occupation | Seamstress |
Known for | Sewing the Betsy Ross Flag. |
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