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Betsy Ross Flag Story Faces Skepticism and Pride
An article reports Betsy Ross’s famous flag story being challenged by William Campbell of Philadelphia but notes broad defense from supporters. It describes Ross’s craft, her connections to Washington and Morris, and a public dispute over the flag’s origins and the Founders Day recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Quincy Vendant
Andrew Jama
Lemuel Adams
John Adams
United States
Ameny Flag House
Betey “Ross
Mem Association
Willian J. Campbell
Philarphia
HistoriSites Committee
Beth Ross
117Th Street
New York
Coop
Campbell
Philadelphia
Independence Hall
Betsy Ross
Wifington
Robert Morris
George Hb
Col. Adams
Philosiphia
Betsy Kowa
Ithose
Betny Rone
Phi Hing
Adams
Betay
Rosa Asquon
Te Euine
Leration
Agama Waul Ai
Benny Ross
Wilmington
Del
Wankington
George
Washington
Robert Morrin
Boas
Fey
John ‘Hancock
Hancock
Betty-Ross
Andler
George Canby
George Coal
Watson
Ted
Bolyy Toa